Family holidays in chaos due to Malta’s travel restrictions on unvaccinated children

Family holidays in chaos due to Malta’s travel restrictions for unvaccinated children

Jul 7 2021

Many families from the UK had their holiday plans in Malta thrown out the window as the island requires arrivals aged 12 to 17 to be fully vaccinated. Youth aged 5 to 11 can travel if they are accompanying fully vaccinated guardians, provided they still show negative PCR test results, whereas children under five need not be tested. The UK is however currently not vaccinated under-18s, with advice in the country being that 16-to-18 year olds being offered a Pfizer jab if they are in a priority group or live with someone with weak immune system.

Several families criticised the regulations. Bookings for holidays, as well as several other activities for many families, had to be straight up cancelled due to the ban. The Maltese authorities state that the health restriction on this age group is due to the virus spreading faster within it. Health Minister Chris Fearne has also stated that around three out of four children who have received a vaccination appointment have already received one dose.

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Gianpula director states Malta should shift focus away from daily cases

Jul 7 2021

Gianpula Village director Matthew De Giorgio took to Facebook, stating that Malta should embrace the British Model as its approach to COVID-19 and ‘get on with it.’ He also asks whether Malta should stop reporting the amount of new daily cases and instead only report serious hospital cases. The focus should instead go onto how many COVID patients are hospitalised and which of these are seriously ill.

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne also announced today that the focus will be shifting onto hospitalisations instead of daily cases. Malta is eventually set to follow developments in the UK, with restrictions being continuously lifted, although with a more cautious and gradual easing.

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Drunk tourist breaks into restaurant believing it was open

Jul 7 2021

A 29-year-old Austrian broke into a fast-food restaurant in St. Julians whilst being intoxicated with alcohol. He allegedly thought the establishment was open and then went on to threaten police officers who intervened. Admitting charges of reviling and threatening two officers on duty, he was conditionally discharged and fined for not wearing a mask. He was also charged with disturbing the peace, violating private property and being drunk in public.

It was explained that Matthias Christian Friedl, the tourist in question, forced his way into the St. George’s road establishment on Tuesday at around 2 am. The accused has reimbursed the restaurant owners for the damage he had caused. Being discharged for 1 year, Friedl was also fined €100 for not wearing a mask.

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Tomatoes: perfect no-cook food for Malta’s heatwaves

Jul 7 2021

With the summer heat scorching the Maltese islands, tomatoes are really proving to be our saviour food. On its own, a tomato is a good source of vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants. You do not even have to cook tomatoes to get out the very best of what they provide. A little olive oil is a great way to boost the antioxidant absorption, all without have to touch a stove burner knob. But what makes them extra special is their versatility for a number of dishes and even drinks.

The most basic, and yet one of the most mouth-watering options is a simple tomato sandwich or salad. Add avocado or hard-boiled egg to the sandwich or fresh peaches for your salad, and you’re already set. You can take the tomato to the grill along with easy to clean foil packets or make fresh tomato water for cocktails. Following an overnight rest, tomato water can be used in martinis or mixed with gin or vodka for a summery sip.

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