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Denmark becomes first European country to drop AstraZeneca for good

Apr 15 2021 Share

The country of Denmark has announced that it will stop using the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for good over recent concerns of rare cases of side effects.

It therefore becomes the first European country to drop the AstraZeneca vaccine, despite the World Health Organization’s recommendation to carry on using the jab.

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Denmark was the very first country to suspend inoculation with AstraZeneca vaccines back when concerns of very rare but serious side effects, with many countries following suit only to resume after the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) recommendation.

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No clear indication of when sports activities will return – Prof. Gauci

Apr 15 2021 Share

During the Times of Malta’s ‘Ask Charmaine’ segment, Superintendent for Public Health Professor Charmaine Gauci stated that while the Health Authorities have conducted a risk-assessment exercise, categorising activities by risk, sports activities carry higher risk than many other activities.

Prof. Gauci stated that when the time comes for these kind of activities, organised sport and sports activities will be allowed but for the time being they cannot be held as they carry high-levels of risk.

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Prof. Gauci stated that they are constantly monitoring the situation and responsible decisions will be taken, but no clear indication was given of when sports are to return.

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Historic day for Malta as gender quota bill is unanimously approved

Historic day for Malta as gender quota bill is unanimously approved
Apr 14 2021 Share

A historic day for Malta as a ground-breaking gender quota bill has been overwhelmingly approved in Parliament earlier this evening.

Prime Minister Robert Abela took to social media to announce this decision, calling it “another step forward towards #GenderEquality”, going on to hail the Government’s commitment towards inclusivity.

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MP Rosianne Cutajar, who had been heavily backing the bill for months during her time as Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms, also praised the approval and highlighted its anticipated strengthening of representation within the country’s highest institution.

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Malta’s newest eco-friendly platform is as fresh as it gets and we’re loving it

Malta's newest eco-friendly platform is as fresh as it gets and we're loving it
Apr 14 2021 Share

In 2021, global sustainability should be one of our primary goals as citizens of the Earth and Malta’s newest green concept Greenie is making sure of it.

Rather than targeting environmentalists, vegans or vegetarians, this eco-friendly platform appeals to individuals from different walks of life to inform them of environmental news, awareness, locations, recipes and is calling on environmentally-conscientious companies and restaurants to work together towards a greener Earth.

Greenie’s objective is to raise the demand for environmentally-friendly products and services to ultimately work towards a greener, and stronger planet and encourages as much people as possible to follow their page and join their community.

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