‘Government will not experiment with people’s lives’ says Clayton Bartolo

Apr 6 2021

Interviewed on TVAM, Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo stated that the government will not experiment with people’s lives as summer approaches and the question of mass events becomes more imminent. The Minister was asked whether alternative approaches to events were being considered, such as those tested in Holland.

Bartolo answered that the government’s formula is focused on the safety of all. The aim, as pointed out by the Minister, is to start to regrow the economy gradually and responsibly. Today, the MTA also shut down any rumours about large commercial parties which were circulating about large commercial parties.

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New COVID-19 strain discovered in Brazil three times deadlier for younger people

Apr 6 2021

A new COVID-19 variant has been discovered sweeping across Brazil that is allegedly three times deadlier for younger people than any previous strain. Known as P1, the variant is 150% more infectious than regular COVID-19. Seemingly spreading faster among younger people in Brazil, the variant has caused 565% of people in their 30s testing positive since January.

Those who contract this new strain are not only more likely to be young, but are also more likely to die because of it. Daily deaths in Brazil due to COVID-19 has surpassed more than 3000 a day. Harvard epidemiologist Dr Eric Liang Feigl-Ding stated that variant P1 could be the variant that is the ‘big troublemaker for the next surge.’

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Prime Minister hints at schools reopening with new measures

Apr 6 2021

While speaking on ONE Radio, Prime Minister Robert Abela has hinted at the possible reopening of schools once the current COVID-19 measures start to be lifted on 11th of April. A bi-directional plan is allegedly in the works and being finalised which will see schools reopening in a flexible manner, with the epidemiological situation at the time dictating any other measures required.

The Prime Minister stated that it will not be an ‘aggressive reopening but a cautious one, with priority given to the education.’ Speaking to ONE journalist Edward Montebello, Abela stated that the strategy has been successful due to the vaccine rollout and the safety measures in place. He concluded by stating that the scientific evidence is on their side as the country prepares for what Abela claims might be the most crucial summer for tourism ever.

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64 COVID-19 cases registered with 67 recoveries

Apr 6 2021

Malta has registered 64 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 2,164 swab tests, while 67 patients have recovered. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Tuesday 6th April 2021, 219,161 vaccine doses were administered of which 60,096 were 2nd doses.

To date, Malta has registered 29,343 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 28,416 have recovered, 399 died and 528 are still active.

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