Contact tracing reportedly 9 days behind schedule

Mar 14 2021

COVID-19 contact tracing is reportedly 9 days behind on cases as case management and the respective units are overwhelmed with work, The Malta Independent on Sunday has reported.

Workers in the sector have told the Malta Independent that they are “drained and tired”, with the prolonged waiting time contrasting Health Minister Chris Fearne’s previous claims contact within 24 hours for positive COVID-19 cases and 4 days for contacts of the case.

Malta currently stands at 3,144 active COVID-19 cases out of the total 26,267 cases.

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Haley Bugeja & Women’s National Team claim Team of the Year and Sportswoman of the Year

Mar 14 2021

The Women’s National Team and Sassuolo player Haley Bugeja have been awarded team of the year of sportswoman of the year, respectively, by the Malta Sports Journalist Association.

TEAM OF THE YEAR AND SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR! 🎉 The women's national team has deservedly claimed the Team of the Year…

Posted by MFA Women's Football on Saturday, 13 March 2021

Bugeja and the national team have had a groundbreaking year in sport as the team have set a number of records whilst Haley Bugeja has racked up quite a number of acclaims over the past year.

The Women’s Football branch of the Malta Football Association took to Facebook to congratulate their players, along with men’s national team coach Devis Mangia who won Coach of the year.

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Metsola & family close off hectic week celebrating sons’ birthdays

Mar 14 2021

Political powerhouse and European Parliament Vice President Roberta Metsola’s time-management skills never ceases to impress us as she took to Facebook to close off another busy week-in-the-life celebrating her sons’ 14th and 9th birthday with her family.

The VP signed off with the hashtag ‘Mamas in Politics’ as tributes poured in praising Metsola’s determination and capability in successfully balancing family life and politics.

Somehow, with everything that went on this week, we managed to squeeze in enough time to celebrate our eldest turning 14…

Posted by Roberta Metsola on Saturday, March 13, 2021

Here’s wishing the Metsola boys the happiest of birthdays and their Mother further success as she continues to be a trailblazer for women in politics.

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Helena Dalli dedicates her European Parliament speech to newborn grandson, Benjamin

Mar 14 2021

Luke Dalli has finally revealed the first photo of himself holding his newborn son Benjamin, stating on Facebook that ‘life is a miracle.’ He continues how on this special day he understands this far more as he finally holds his son, and thanks all those who sent him wonderful messages celebrating the newborn’s birth.

Il-ħajja hija miraklu. Illum nifhem dan ftit aktar. Grazzi tal-messaġġi sbieħ li rċevejna fl-aħħar siegħat. Apprezzajna kull wieħed ♥️

Posted by Luke Dalli on Thursday, 11 March 2021

Luke’s mother Helena Dalli was at a European Parliament debate after she received the wonderful news. She thus dedicated the debate to her new grandson, receiving a wonderful applause from a surprised parliament. She stated that she wishes for Benjamin to live in a Europe free of hate and a humane Europe. We wish all the best to all the Dalli family on this wonderful occasion!

Sagħtejn wara li twieled Benjamin, kelli nitkellem fil-Parlament Ewropew. Bdejt billi xtaqtlu li jgħix f'Ewropa mingħajr mibgħeda, f'Ewropa umana, u li jgħix f'Ewropa fejn ikollu ċ-ċans isir dak kollu li jista jsir …

Posted by Helena Dalli on Thursday, 11 March 2021

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