Calling a friend could help overcome pandemic loneliness

Feb 25 2021

A recent study published in the JAMA Psychiatry journal has revealed that a 10 minute phone call could ease the burden of loneliness. In times of a pandemic with lockdowns being a norm, this recent research provides people with a possible solution to another crisis that accompanies it: solitude.

A half of 240 participants received brief calls from volunteers over the course of a month, reporting back a 20% decrease in loneliness. The volunteers were specifically trained in empathetic communication skills such as active listening, asking about recipient, etc. and the study participants were given complete control of the phone call.

Lead study author Maninder Kahlon stated that looking into one’s own friend group and finding those who are truly interested in listening can have the same results for those who wish to implement this concept.

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Rosianne Cutajar to resign from Parliamentary Secretary position “pending outcome of the process”

Feb 25 2021

Parliamentary Secretary Rosianne Cutajar took to Facebook on Thursday to report that she has decided to offer her resignation from Parliamentary Secretary following recent events.

Fl-aħħar ġimgħat kont soġġetta għal diversi attakki inġusti, spins politiċi u kummenti qarrieqa. Mhux ħa nidħol…

Posted by Rosianne Cutajar on Thursday, 25 February 2021

Cutajar went on to reiterate that she has never done business with entrepreneur Yorgen Fenech, despite knowing him when he was accused in his involvement with the Caruana Galizia murder.

The politician stated that she has always acted with integrity and correctness and in the coming days she will be defending her name with utmost honesty and conviction.

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30-year-old from Dar tal-Providenza is Malta’s youngest COVID-19 death

Feb 25 2021

The youngest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic was announced to be Christine Said, a 30 year old who passed away on Wednesday 24th February 2021. Dar Tal-Providenza Siggiewi announced the news on Facebook with deep regret. Her funeral is to be held today 25th February at 2pm at Siggiewi Parish Church.

B’sogħba nħabbru l-mewt ta’ Christine Said residenta tad-Dar tal-Providenza li għaddiet għall-ħajja ta’ dejjem fl-età…

Posted by Dar Tal-Providenza Siggiewi on Thursday, 25 February 2021

Apart from Christine Said, another woman of 83 years passed away in the last 24 hours, with the two deaths bringing the pandemic toll up to 311. With vaccine administrations amounting up to 71, 562 also as of Wednesday, Malta has still seen 192 new cases in the last 24 hours, with 2, 508 still active.

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Summer Vibes? Temperatures in Malta to increase over the weekend

Feb 25 2021

Malta’s weather has been on a roll in recent days and shows no signs of slowing down as the weekend’s weather forecast predicts sunnier weather with temperatures feeling as warm as 20°C.

While the report warns of clouds over the weekend, an increasing UV index along with warmer weather can mean only one thing: better days are on the horizon.

Whilst we can’t exclude a few more rainy days before we bust out the T-shirts and swimsuits, we are definitely ready for summer.

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