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Children make up 12% of active COVID-19 cases

Mar 10 2021 Share

Children, who may be carrying and asymptomatic, may be transmitting the virus unknowingly. With over one in 10 current cases are children, schools are prompted to hold out as they monitor the situation more closely. The 11-17 age group seems to have the highest number. 83 children up to five years, 85 between 6 and 10, and 175 between 11-17 make up the active cases, as pointed out by Superintendent of Public Health, Charmaine Gauci, during an exclusive interview with Times of Malta.

The percentage jumped from less than 5% in September to the current 12%. This has forced schools to monitor the situation more closely, as Sue Midolo, president of Independent Schools Association, pointed out that decisions catered per school will be taken.

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Fathers can stay near mother during childbirth

Mar 10 2021 Share

Speaking during TVAM, head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Mater Dei Professor Yves Muscat Baron stated that the father can be near the mother during childbirth. Evening visits are also open for an hour. Baron reminded the public of last April with 50 cases active which lead to hospital visits being temporarily banned and fathers allowed only ten minutes to be present. Since cases seem to be increasing, along with the variant, the situation needs to be approached realistically.

Baron continued that the father can stay during the whole birthing process and then accompany the mother to her ward, after which he must leave. With opening hours being between 4pm and 6pm, the father is allowed an hour to stay. Due to the variant’s quicker spreading, no chances are to be taken.

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Television thrown out of residence during argument in public residence

Mar 10 2021 Share

A television and several other others ended up being thrown out of third storey building in Triq Kampanella, Fgura. After an argument in a private residence, the police convened on the scene after some other residents reported public disturbance as the argument broke out, along with items being tossed out of the building. Action was taken against those broke the public peace as police controlled the situation.

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Roberta Metsola expresses gratitude to all medical workers as COVID-19 cases spike

Mar 10 2021 Share

As COVID-19 cases seem to be on the rise, Vice President of European Parliament Roberta Metsola took to FaceBook to express some of her thoughts. She opens her statement exclaiming her concerns about the increasing COVID-19 cases, with many rightfully concerned and scared for their well-being. She emphasised the importance of giving all those dear to us and all those in need.

Hekk kif l-infezzjonijiet ta' COVID-19 qed ikomplu jiżdiedu b'rata allarmati u n-numru ta’ pazjenti deħlin l-isptar hu…

Posted by Roberta Metsola on Wednesday, 10 March 2021

She goes on to vouch for personal responsibility and taking action in initiatives to mitigate the spread. Metsola highlights the doctors, ambulance drivers and frontline workers who have been working tirelessly for over a year as the virus spreads. The post ends with her addressing these workers, telling them that they and their sacrifices are appreciated as another day of hard work approaches.

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