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COVID-19 reproduction rate decreases to 1.1 with new measures

COVID-19 Reproduction rate decreases with new measures
Mar 21 2021 Share

Statistician Vincent Marmara informed The Malta Independent that the COVID-19 reproduction rate – a.k.a the r-factor – has gone down to 1.1 from 1.4 last week. Signifying the efficiency of the new measures, the reproduction number of COVID-19 in Malta seems to be dropping as countries across the world work to do the same. Reducing the factor to level 1 would mean that a carrier would only transmit the virus to one other person.

With a decrease in cases, lower than registered last week, the desired effect of the new implemented measures seems to be at work. There have been 16% more recoveries than new cases over the past week with more swab tests performed. 9% of the population is now fully vaccinated, with 20% having received one dose.

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Ayrton Senna would have turned 61 today

Mar 21 2021 Share

Today would have marked one of Formula 1’s top talents Ayrton Senna’s 61st birthday. The Brazilian driver was immensely beloved and considered one of the world’s best drivers of all time by many, including German driver Gerhard Berger. Senna lost his life during the infamous Grand Prix of San Marino in 1994, where he only managed seven laps before crashing into a concrete wall at 218 km/h.

Senna was declared dead at 34, following Roland Ratzenberger who died during the qualifiers. Going down the history books of Formula 1 alongside big names such as Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna remains one of Formula 1’s most beloved racers.

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50% of UK adult population vaccinated with first dose

Mar 21 2021 Share

On March 20th 2021, UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced that more than 50% of the UK’s adult population has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This is all part of the country’s plans to get all 32 million people in the top nine priority groups vaccinated by 15th of April.

Hancock excitedly tweeted about the achievement, expressing his delight at the impressive feat that is the gateway out of the pandemic.

More than two million people across the UK have received their second dose. Prime Minister Boris Johnson received his first jab yesterday, stating he did ‘not feel a thing’ as he got the vaccine.

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Glen Vella wins first edition of Muzika Muzika

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As Muzika Muzika brings its first edition to a close, singer and composer Glen Vella takes the first place title with the song ‘Harsa Biss’ by Philip Vella and Joe Julian Farrugia. Having started his singing career at age thirteen, Vella is well known for his representation of Malta in the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest with his song ‘One Life’.

🥁 U L-KANZUNETTA REBBIEĦA TA' MUŻIKA MUŻIKA HIJA …….. ĦARSA BISSKantant: Glen VellaKompożitur: Philip…

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In second place was Christian Arding with ‘Ghajjejt Inhobb’ and in third place Kantera who interpreted L-Ewwel Jien. The judging panel consisted of 9 iconic Maltese musicians and singers as each competitor showcased their immense talents along with guest star Emma Muscat.

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