Call for second quarantine hotel issued by MTA as cases spike

Jul 22 2021

A call has been issued by the Malta Tourism Authority to find a second hotel which will take in tourists for quarantine. The Corinthia Marina hotel in St Julians, which is currently being used as the main COVID-19 quarantine hotel, is nearing full capacity. As cases continue to rise, a spokesperson for the MTA stated that the Corinthia was chosen after a call was issued.

With 200 rooms, 160 of Corinthia’s rooms are occupied with quarantined tourists. The number of quarantined tourists was not revealed, but the prompt to call to find a second hotel suggests a high number of tourists.

The call comprises various criteria for consideration such as location, access points, category and a minimum number of rooms. The MTA received four submissions the first time round, out of which Corinthia was picked. Tourists who arrive in Malta without an approved vaccine certificate must undergo PCR testing and quarantine for 14 days.

€100 per night is charged, not inclusive of food, drinks or any other services. Should tourists test positive, they must remain in quarantine until they recover. Corinthia Marina has been used as quarantine hotel since the 1st of June after closing its doors in March 2020. In late June, Times of Malta reported that 369 tourists had been sent to quarantine at the hotel since the tourism season reopened.

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166 COVID-19 cases registered with 25 recoveries

Jul 22 2021

Malta has registered 166 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 4,302 swab tests, while 25 patients have recovered. No deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Wednesday 21st July 2021, 733,736 vaccine doses were administered of which 389,025 were 1st doses. 362,923 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 33,198 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 30,291 have recovered, 420 died and 2,487 are still active.

Mater Dei Hospital is currently treating a total of 17 COVID-19 positive patients, one of which is in the ITU. Of yesterday’s 199 reported cases, 149 were between ages of 10 to 39. The average age of yesterday’s cases was 28.

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Acclaimed Maltese Content Creator, Calvin Jurkovic, Secures Exclusive Collaboration with Prestigious Content House Defhouse

Jul 22 2021

Calvin Jurkovic, a celebrated Maltese content creator and producer, has made an extraordinary mark abroad, leaving an unforgettable impact in the industry. His undeniable talent and unwavering dedication have secured him an exclusive role as an in-house creative powerhouse, trusted by the prestigious Defhouse, a top-tier content house in Italy, and the esteemed media group WSC. Calvin’s exceptional portfolio features impressive collaborations with renowned luxury brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent, Tommy Hilfiger, Tods and many others, solidifying his unmatched presence in the realm of high-end content creation.

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Living along-side 8 talents boasting hundreds of thousands of combined followers, Jurkovic put in some major work to keep the creators’ socials active.

Producing and edited an endless stream of photo and video content, Jurkovic did not only work with creators like Alessia Lanza, Simone Berlini and Emily Pallini on the daily, but also worked with clients like adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ferrari, Guess Originals, Paco Robanne, Tods, Zalando and more.

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Furthermore, Calvin’s outstanding work has graced the pages of prestigious magazines and websites such as Fortune Italia, Vanity Fair, Netflix, Webboh, Zalando, and more. His artistry has captivated audiences across esteemed platforms, establishing him as a true luminary in the realm of premium content creation.

Calvin Jurkovic is part of a remarkable team of eight talented individuals, together boasting hundreds of thousands of followers. He works diligently to keep their social media accounts active and engaging. Calvin’s expertise ensures that the creators’ online presence shines brightly, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impression. His skilful approach to content creation brings out the best in these celebrated personalities, making them stand out in the digital world.

Dealing with demanding creative minds and tight deadlines in today’s competitive media landscape is no easy task. So, major kudos to Calvin for rising to the occasion and excelling. His ability to handle all these challenges shows he’s a true expert in his field.

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More COVID-19 positive foreign students repatriated from Malta to France

Jul 22 2021

Malta prepares to fly COVID-19 positive foreign students back home on Thursday afternoon on a medical flight to France. Revealed by Times of Malta, the special Boeing 737 place will fly around 128 patients to France in order to let them recover in their home country. Chartered by the Malta Tourism Authority, the flight will be operated by ASL Airlines France which also specialises in sanitary and medical flights.

Aside from knowledge of this specific flight, there is currently no information on whether similar flights are being planned. An MTA spokesman reported that around 200 other students had already been repatriated in two flights Monday and Tuesday. These had tested negative for the virus however, despite some being in quarantine. The spokesperson was also not allowed to reveal the cost of the flights, stating that the information was commercially sensitive.

The spokesperson revealed that the students being repatriated who are positive will not be mixed on the medical aircraft with those who tested negative. More than 500 of the active cases in Malta are students having come to the island to learn English. The first 58 Italian students repatriated described their return home as the end of a nightmare. At least a quarter of the country’s active COVID-19 cases are among young students from abroad, with around 40% of those infected reportedly asymptotic.

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Photo Source: ASL Airlines France, Times of Malta