Civil Protection Department addresses 28 incidents in one day

May 26 2021

Malta’s Ciivil Protection Department (CPD) responded to twenty eight incidents, including a fierce fire at Ta’Qali which raged in the afternoon. The Department took to FaceBook to explain how several firefighting units from Corradino, Hal Far and Xemxija were dispatched onto the site to help mitigate the fiery spread.

The operation lasted around three whole hours, with the intervention of specialised vehicles being vital to control the situation. The CPD thanked all the stakeholders involved in assisting the firefighting operation. The post was met with immense praise for all those who put their lives on the line to make sure no damage was done and no one was injured or worse.

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14-year-old Javier’s passing shocks Malta

May 26 2021

Javier Micallef was a 14-year-old boy who suffered from a condition which resulted in parts of his brain being missing. Javier sadly passed away this morning, as announced by Puttinu Cares, who knew the boy’s family closely. The somber news explains how Dorelle and Dennis gave their lives for the young boy, being exemplary and loving parents throughout.

Javier’s condition was called Rhombencephalosynapsis, a condition so rare that it is believed that only 50 cases exist in the entire world. Javier will be remembered through his loving family who, according to Puttinu, showed everyone how through despite great sorrow and pain, love can still be a phenomenal force.

Fly high angel!

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Photo Source: Puttinu Cares

Health authorities to determine fate of feast processions

May 26 2021

The Church has revealed that feast processions will only be allowed to occur should the health authorities give the green light. This regulation was part of the Church’s directives for summer feast celebrations which take effect today. With feasts and outdoor activities stopped to mitigate COVID-19 spread, the Church warned that measures should always be respected and it will be up to the parish priest to draw up a programme for liturgical celebrations.

Celebrations are to be held on Sunday or a feast date, with those held outside the church building being only allowed by health authorities’ permission. In a statement, the Church stated that cooperation and maturity between different parties would truly honour the respective saints as COVID-19 remains a very real danger.

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Air pollution increase following school reopening

May 26 2021

Environment and Resources Authority informed TVM that at an increase in air pollution has been noted following the reopening of schools. This was in fact preceded by a decrease in air pollution as the main source of air pollution, traffic, drastically decreased.

Utilising analysis of information collected by air monitoring stations ERA has located in three localities, the organisation concluded that the level of nitrogen dioxide, which is the main culprit behind pollution, increased considerably mid-October.

Official Nadine Mercieca explained how ‘when we speak about the months of the year: from January to March, the level of pollution remained stable, but in April we began to see an increase compared with April 2020, but it still has not reached the levels of 2019.’ She added; ‘the level of pollution reflects the amount of traffic and its influx.’

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