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Contraceptives to find their place on essential medicine list soon

Feb 27 2021 Share
As part of a new sexual health strategy with a more holistic approach, Health Minister Chris Fearne hinted at contraceptives being placed on the essential medicine list. The strategy hasn’t been updated in ten years, but this new incentive could see the statements made by activities be given fruition.
 
According to WHO, essential medicines are ‘those that satisfy the priority health needs of the population’ and qualify to make it to the list in consideration of evidence of clinical efficacy and safety, cost-effectiveness, disease prevalence and public health relevance.
 
Contraceptives have had a sore history in Malta, but this measure might see the country being stocked with them to address any requirement.
 
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HSBC Victoria, Gozo branch closed until 12th March due to corona virus

Feb 27 2021 Share

After positive testing for COVID-19, HSBC Malta announced that the Victoria, Gozo branch had to be closed down with immediate effect until 12th March 2021. Placing the safety of its customers and employees at the forefront, the bank reminded customers that the majority of services are available through Credit and Debit Cards, Mobile, Internet, ATM and Deposit Machine services.

Apologising for any inconvenience, HSBC Malta opened a 24 hour contact line through 2380 8219 should any help be required by the Gozo branch customers. As cases seem to be on the rise once more and one directly effecting the branch, HSBC Victoria, Gozo highlights the importance of taking the necessary precautions to avoid spread and ensure safety.

IMPORTANT NOTICEWe would like to let our customers know that our branch in Victoria, Gozo, has temporarily closed,…

Posted by HSBC on Friday, 26 February 2021

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Vaccination certificates within three months of availability

Feb 27 2021 Share
The European Commission President predicts the use of EU vaccine certificates to be operational within three months. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, Ursula von Der Leyen stated that the possibility of determining whether or not a citizen has been vaccinated will soon be a reality. The certificate will be given to those receive their jab, a negative PCR test or have antibodies.
 
The time frame given is in consideration of all the technical development required to take place and the efficiency of the Commission on European and national level to implement the measure.
 
Other vaccinations for other viruses are already in place and thus COVID-19 should be no exception once implemented. Countries dependent on tourism seem to be in favour of the system but others, like Germany, express their doubts.
 
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Bar and club owners to receive additional and extended scheme until end March.

Feb 27 2021 Share
Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo announced that the financial aid scheme for bars and clubs will be extended until the end of March. The decision was taken in consideration of the measure that clubs and bars were to remain closed until the end of March. With clubs and bars closed since October, there have been hopes of reopening before Christmas but due to constant corona virus spikes in cases, the date was postponed time and time again.
 
Commercial bars (Category A) will be receiving €2,870 with an additional €717.  The total payment of €3,587 covers the time period between 28th October to 31st March. Category B (bars forming part of a club) will be receiving €1,860 plus €465, amounting to €2,325. Category C (non-political mergers) will receive €1,260 plus €315, amounting to €1,575.
Applications for the scheme can be done by calling Malta Tourism Authority or sending an email to [email protected]
 
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