COVID-19 hospitalisations rate hits lowest mark since August

Apr 12 2021

Fresh data by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control shows how the number of COVID-19 patients needing hospital care has gone down to the lowest its been since August. The rate had previously peaked in the last few moths of 2020, February and March, but admissions are now the same as in mid-August. This means 0.77 patients per 100,000 people are being admitted.

Cases requiring intensive care is also decreasing as according to ECDC it stands at 0.19 patients per 100,000. 64 patients were reported to be in hospital being treated for COVID-19 as of Friday of last week. The drop accompanies an easing of measures to start this week, with schools reopening and visits to pension homes allowed.

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Four films filmed in Malta to leave €7 million in economy

Apr 12 2021

Speaking with Television Malta, Commissioner for Films Johann Grech stated that four films are in production in Malta, with two of them in Gozo, which will altogether leave €7 million in the local economy. The construction of buildings and installation of a pump room which costs €1 and a half million was finished in the Malta Film Studios in Kalkara. Grech also stated that this year will see the beginning of work on sound stages, with three being constructed which cost €13 million.

Grech highlighted the importance of these sound stages which will see jobs becoming careers in the film industry in Malta. Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo highlighted the importance of investing in the films industry which boosts the economy and creates further employment.

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Charmaine Gauci insists there is no link between blood clots and AstraZeneca vaccine

Apr 12 2021

The Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci stated on a TVAM interview this morning that there is no case of blood clots directly linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine up to date. Despite having received two reports, one about AstraZeneca and another about Pfizer, she stated that investigations yielded no results which indicated a causal link.

She added that there is more risk of developing blood clots from oral contraception, with one out of 2000 women developing the blood clots in this manner. Despite herd immunity being a very real possibility very soon, the Superintendent emphasised the importance of caution when it comes to COVID-19 and thus, adhering to health measures is still vital.

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15-year-old boy hospitalised after falling off Maqluba Cliff

Apr 12 2021

District Police were informed yesterday around 16:00 that their assistance was needed in Misrah tal-Maqluba, Qrendi. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 15-year-old boy fell off the staircase and suffered grievous injuries.

Civil Protection Services and medical teams convened on the spot and administered first aid. His status was confirmed as having suffered grievous injuries after being transported to Mater Dei Hospital. Investigations are still underway.

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