Financial help to stray cat feeders and more animal proposals by PN

Feb 24 2022

The Nationalist Party has revealed 12 new proposals ahead of the March general election which seek to give more rights to animals and laws concerning their well-being.

The message was delivered by MP Peter Agius alongside candidates Rebekah Cilia and Bernice Bonello, highlighting the importance of caring for our animal friends which include everything from harsher penalties for animal abuse as well as aid for those working with animals.

Among the measures, the PN is proposing increasing the resources, functions and even powers available to the Animal Welfare Commissioner as well as a National Neutering Campaign for all those abandoned animals.

The penalties for those who abuse animals will be made harsher the party emphasised, with establishments serving as ‘zoos’ receiving more regulation. No new establishments will be allowed to be created.

Enforcement to stop importation without permission will also be given importance, along with the prohibition of importation of exotic animals should they not have permits.

The program to microchip cats will also be quickened to lessen the abandonment and theft of the felines. Educational programmes and incentives centred around animal welfare will also be created by the government.

To round these proposals up, the party is pledging to finish the animal cemetery project, give financial aid to those voluntarily feeding stray cats and the building of an animal friendly park in every public zone.

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No quarantine for vaccinated primary contacts as of March 7th

Feb 24 2022

Addressing a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that vaccinated primary contacts of COVID-19 positive cases won’t have to quarantine at all as of 7th March.

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at a press conference when he revealed changes to the quarantine rules of the country. Apart from the aforementioned rule, vaccinated people who test positive for the virus will be allowed out of quarantine after seven days following a negative test.

Unvaccinated secondary contacts won’t need to quarantine whereas unvaccinated primary contacts of COVID-19 positives will be able to exit quarantine after five days if they provide a negative test.

The quarantine period for vaccinated travellers from dark red countries will also go down to seven days from ten. This comes as more WHO approved vaccines are approved by Malta’s health authorities.

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Outside standing events with no restrictions allowed as of 11th April

Feb 24 2022

Addressing a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that as of the 11th of April, standing events taking place outside can occur with no restrictions.

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at a press conference when he revealed that events will be going back to normal if they are taking place outside. This applies to weddings as well.

However, if standing events are taking place inside, the people attending must show a valid COVID-19 certificate to enter the event. Establishments will also have their 1am curfew removed so that they can stay open longer depending on what their permit allows.

Apart from this, COVID vaccines accepted in Malta will be those approved by WHO as well as the EMA. However, if the vaccine is not recognised by the EMA and only by WHO, travelling persons must show a negative PCR test.

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COVID masks in schools could be removed after Easter holidays

Feb 24 2022

Addressing a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that kids in school could be removing masks after the Easter holidays.

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at a press conference when he revealed that given the high vaccination rate and the low death/hospitalisations in Malta allowed for a reassessment of the mask rules in school.

Kids are currently required to wear masks in schools due to COVID. However, the authorities will be analysing the epidemiological situation to see if this can be removed for after the Easter holidays. They will be using the school break to see if the situation had improved.

Thus, the official statement as to whether this measure will be eased will be issued during the holidays. In the mean time, authorities are urging those eligible to get vaccinated to continue improving the situation.

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