Charmaine Guaci states latest measures eased were riskiest health restrictions

195 COVID-19 cases registered with 5 recoveries

Jun 14 2021

Speaking on TVAM, Superintendent for Public Health Charmaine Gauci stated that abiding to COVID-19 health restrictions is vital to maintain the progress achieved so far – which is keeping institutions and entities which opened recently open. She also stated that the latest measures eased were among the riskiest restrictions to drop, with authorities being stretched further to maintain control. An increase in numbers is risky, she stated, especially when reopening happens too quick.

She acknowledged the incoming tourists and that this prompted the reopening for summer 2021. Apart from this, Professor Gauci stated that there will be those who act irresponsibly and urged the public to abide by the health restrictions as much as possible. Speaking about the vaccine certificates, the Superintendent stated that work is being done to settle the Maltese vaccine certificate’s recognition abroad throughout the EU.

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Charmaine Gauci confirms AstraZeneca will still be used for second dose

Jun 14 2021

Speaking on TVAM, Superintendent for Public Health Charmaine Gauci stated that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) confirmed the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine’s safety for use. Responding to the latest news in regards to the vaccine, Professor Gauci stated that Malta has always abided by EMA’s directives and should therefore receive the second dose using the same vaccine.

The Superintendent also said how research is underway concerning the booster dose and whether or not it will be required. She stated that the AstraZeneca vaccine provides protection against the virus for around six months, but could extend beyond that time frame. The professor also confirmed that Malta made enough orders for the vaccine in case a booster dose is actually needed.

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Pope Francis labels Mediterranean Europe’s largest cemetery

Jun 14 2021

Pope Francis has called the Mediterranean Sea the largest cemetery in Europe, referencing the amount deaths experienced by irregular immigrants as they attempt to cross in search of a better life. According to the United Nations figures, more than 670 migrants have already died in 2021 alone. The Pope drew attention to the plight of refugees on various occasions, making the latest remark in front of those gathered in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday.

He also highlighted the new memorial installed in Syracuse, Sicily. Many migrants lost their lives off the city’s coast in 2015 when the boat being used for travel sank. The Italian navy recovered the wreckage and now serves as tribute to the dead. ‘May this symbol of many tragedies in the Mediterranean continue to appeal to the conscience of all’ stated the Pope.

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1 COVID-19 case registered with 6 recoveries

Jun 14 2021

Malta has registered 1 new case of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 1,021 swab tests, while 6 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 Monday 14th June 2021, 589,507 vaccine doses were administered of which 340,028 were 1st doses. 260,424 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 30,582 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 30,109 have recovered, 419 died and 54 are still active.

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Photo Source: Charmaine Gauci FB