Breaking: Abortion bill proposed for the first time in Malta by Marlene Farrugia

May 12 2021

Independent MP Marlene Farrugia has filed the first historic bill in Malta to decriminalise abortion. Malta is still one of the few countries in the world, not to mention the only EU state, to completely ban abortion. Farrugia presented the bill in the House on Wednesday after the question period. The House Business Committee will have to decide if or when the bill will be eventually debated in parliament.

Marlene Farrugia was never known to be a pro-choice politician, indeed having her last official party statement as a Democratic Party MP as being pro-life. She was also known for utilising the word ‘pro-choice’ by stating that women should have the ‘real choice’ against terminating an unwanted pregnancy by proposing adoption. The bill being presented however calls for the decriminalisation of abortion and will ensure no person or medical professional is criminalised for the activity.

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Tied up rabbit left for dead in a pile of rubbish

May 12 2021

Sunshine Animal Sanctuary Malta took to Facebook to express their shock and concern after a rabbit was found tied up in a plastic bag and thrown into a pile of rubbish. The organisation pointed out this was clearly a pet someone no longer wanted and in an irresponsible and heartless act, left the poor animal in such a horrid condition. Despite not knowing how long the rabbit spent in such a condition, the animal was found covered in parasites, allegedly blinded, covered in knots, hungry and thirsty.

The bunny was found by a girl who immediately contacted Animal Welfare and a number of NGOs before Sunshine Animal Sanctuary Malta could intervene and help. The bunny is being cared for, but the organisation is reportedly swamped by rabbits rescued from similar fates. They encourage anyone who wants to adopt to contact the organisation or even help by donating.

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WHO identifies COVID-19 Indian variant in 44 countries

May 12 2021

The World Health Organisation stated on Wednesday that the COVID-19 variant first found in India has been located in 44 different countries all around the world. The B.1.617 variant has been detected in more than 4500 samples uploaded to an open-access databases from these countries, with WHO receiving reports of detection from five additional countries.

Britain has reportedly found the largest numbers of cases caused by this variant, whilst also declaring the variant as one of concern. Making the list alongside the UK, Brazilian and South African variant, the variant is seen as more dangerous than the original COVID-19 virus due to being more transmissible, deadlier and even immune to COVID-19 detection methods. Variants are an immensely problematic aspect of the virus to their nature and thus vaccination is crucial to achieve herd immunity and mitigate further spread.

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Capri is the first COVID-19 free island in Italy

May 12 2021

Capri, one of Italy’s islands is officially COVID-19 free as every resident has been vaccinated. Located in the Gulf of Naples, the island is known for its upscale visitors and instead of being marketed for its usual luxurious hotels and mesmerising sea views, the Italian government are selling it as the the island where COVID-19 is utterly gone due to full vaccination.

Campania region governor Vincenzo De Luca announced that the vaccination program has nearly concluded and this opens it up to welcome millions of tourists this coming summer. The decision, according to De Luca, must be made as soon as possible, so as not to lose an idyllic tourism season. Capri’s mayor, Marino Lembo, informed CNN that 15,000 of its inhabitants (80%) have received at least the first dose of the jab. And this bodes well for the island, as it already possesses breathtaking views. This latest news is only more incentive for tourists to flock to the island.

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