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Germany to limit AstraZeneca vaccine to over 60-year-olds

Germany to limit AstraZeneca vaccine to over 60-year-olds
Mar 31 2021 Share

Chancellor Angela Merkel stated on Tuesday that Germany will now be only administering AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged over 60. This news comes after the country’s vaccine committee gave its advice following reports of rare blood clots found in 31 people following first dose. This decision contravenes European Medicines Agency (EMA) and World Health Organisation’s (WHO) statements that no link between blood clots and vaccine has been found.

Germany’s vaccines committee provided no explanation for this decision and did not state what proportion of the population that was vaccinated showed blood clot side effects. Anyone younger than 60, stated Merkel, can voluntarily receive AstraZeneca vaccines after thorough clarification with doctors that consider individual risk.

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Groups of 2 people in public measure in effect from today

Groups of 2 people in public measure in effect from today
Mar 31 2021 Share

The new measure which limits people in public from groups of 4 to groups of 2 will be effect as of today 31st March 2021. This number is not applicable if the members are of the same household. This measure was put into effect by government after the Health Authorities recommended them due to this week’s various holidays and festivities.

The fine appointed to any one found breaking this rule will amount to €300, which is a €100 increase from previous fines accompanied to breaking this measure. Health Authorities remind the public that despite vaccine roll-out being the main offence against COVID-19, obeying measures is necessary for mitigation as well.

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5 picturesque views you can drive to in Malta

Mar 31 2021 Share

We thought we’d compile a list of places with picturesque views you can drive to when you need a bit of a break, some serenity or that little bit of refreshing.

In the situation that we’re in, we all need to re-learn how to appreciate the simple things in life, which are most times, the best things.

What better way to do that than being in a place that makes you feel grateful, humbled and happy?

  1. Riviera

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  2. Fomm ir-Rih

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  3. Dingli Cliffs

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  4. Wied iz-Zurrieq

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  5. Delimara

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Rosianne Cutajar expresses her support of new cannabis reform

Rosianne Cutajar expresses her support of new cannabis reform
Mar 30 2021 Share

Malta’s former Junior Minister for Equality and Reforms Rosianne Cutajar elaborated further on the White Paper launch of responsible use of cannabis. On a Facebook post, Cutajar stated that this was a reform she believed in immensely from day one and pushed forward with all her energy. She stated that his is a year’s worth of work, consultation and determination to create a more just system for those who utilise cannabis in responsible ways.

Illum ippubblikajna l-White Paper għar-riforma tal-kannabis, riforma li emmint fiha mill-bidu nett u imbuttajt…

Posted by Rosianne Cutajar on Tuesday, 30 March 2021

She also added she is immensely proud of the proposals being put forward today. Thanking Prime Minister Robert Abela for his contributions to the reform, she also thanked the activist groups who also gave expert suggestions.

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