EMA confirms blood clots are a rare side effect of AstraZeneca Vaccine

EMA confirms blood clots are a side effect of AstraZeneca Vaccine

Apr 7 2021

The European Medicines Agency has concluded that the AstraZeneca vaccine is linked to a rare case of blood clots found in people who received the jab. Executive director of the EMA Ever Cook stated in a press conference that the blood clots are a side effect.

The EMA however insisted that the benefits of AstraZeneca outweigh the risk of the side effects.

France, Germany and Italy halted the distribution over fears that it may lead to thrombosis and blood clots. Unlike other countries, Malta did not halt the use of AstraZeneca.

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All Maltese and Gozitan houses to receive wildflower seeds this week

Apr 7 2021

Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning Aaron Farrugia announced on Facebook that all houses in Malta and Gozo will be receiving wildflower seeds this week. The Minister stated that he and his team worked to deliver these seeds in time for spring along with a booklet of how these seeds are to be used to grow the flowers.

Minn din il-ġimgħa, KULL DAR 🏡 f'Malta u Għawdex se tirċievi taħlita ta’ żrieragħ ta' wildflowers. Ħdimna għal dawn…

Posted by Aaron Farrugia on Wednesday, 7 April 2021

The flowers are plants that naturally grow in fields and natural sites on the island. The aim of this initiative is to inform the Maltese public about the role of wildflowers in providing food and shelter for pollinator wildlife.

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Health and Safety Authority warns men in viral leash photo of unsafe practice

Apr 7 2021

After a photo depicting two men working on a balcony with one holding the other with a dog leash went viral , the Occupational Health and Safety Authority contacted the men advising them about unsafe conditions. Neither men were viewed to be wearing safety vests or helmets, with just a leash keeping one man from falling off the balcony. The authority managed to identify the location and the men involved.

The OHSA also warned anyone against sharing photos of unsafe construction practices on social media. It emphasised contacting the authority first so as to be notified of similar situations. The OHSA stated it will continue with necessary actions on this case.

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Kanye West documentary allegedly sells to Netflix for $30 million

Apr 7 2021

Netflix has reportedly bought a Kanye West documentary for $30 million. Despite being untitled at the time of writing, the docu-series will chronicle more than two decades of Kanye’s life depicting the artist during his music, fashion and political careers. Billboard reported the $30 million figure, but Variety was informed that the accuracy of this digit is still unconfirmed.

The documentary will allegedly feature West’s mother’s death in 2007. Whether the ongoing divorce with Kim Kardashian will be included is still unknown as there has been no further update on those proceedings since the news hit the media. Netflix has not commented on when the series will be dropping, but it is expected to drop later this year.

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