Health Minister Chris Fearne receives booster and urges public do the same

Nov 23 2021

Health Minister Chris Fearne, along with shadow minister for the sector Stephen Spiteri, got their COVID-19 booster jab together today. Both medical doctors, the politicians urged the public to get their booster jab once their invitations are received.

Il-vaċċin ipproteġina matul is-Sajf u l-Ħarifa. Il-#booster se jipproteġina matul ix-Xitwa. Meta jasal l-appuntament tiegħek, ħu il-booster kontra l-Covid-19 int ukoll! pic.twitter.com/Mk0uzy69WK

— Chris Fearne (@chrisfearne) November 23, 2021

The administration of the booster vaccine started on the 6th of September, with residents of homes for the elderly spearheading the rollout due to priority. Other elderly persons, front-liners, teachers and other medical profession staff members quickly followed suit.

As of yesterday, 933,791 doses were administered, of which 99,506 were booster shots. Fearne tweeted out saying that ‘the vaccine protected us during the summer and the autumn, and the booster will protect us through the winter.’ Spiteri too said on Facebook that it is very important to accept the invitation for the booster. ‘This way, we will ensure a strong immunity in our country’s community.

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Photo Source: Chris Fearne FB, Stephen Spiteri FB

Woman arrested after cocaine smuggling attempt through airport

Nov 23 2021

A Dutch woman was arrested yesterday morning for the attempted smuggle of around €260,000 worth of cocaine.

The woman, aged 44, was travelling from Brussels. Police were tipped off about a woman who was travelling and in possession of drugs. The search turned out positive, with a bit more than 2 kilos of drugs found.

The woman was escorted to Police Head Quarters in Floriana for further questioning. An inquiry was opened by Magistrate Dr Charmaine Galea. The woman will be taken to court at around 14:00 today.

Photo Source: Malta Police Force Communications, Malta Airport

Expect more rain showers as the week progresses

Nov 23 2021

Weather forecasts seem to be suggesting more cloudy weather with possible showers, some even thundery, as the week progresses. The entire week seems to be split with day in day out weather, with partly cloudy weather extending from today till tomorrow but turning into a thunderstorm on Thursday.

Friday will give a brief respite but the weekend will be cluttered with isolated showers and raging winds. We’ve already gotten a taster of such weather in the previous couple of days, so we know quite what to expect. Whatever the weather decides to bless us with, stay safe in the advent of any storm. Drive safe if you need to venture out or maybe take the opportunity to settle in and cuddle with a warm brew.

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Photo Source: Malta International Airport, Skymet Weather

Italy could introduce Super Green Passes and mandatory masks

Nov 23 2021

Italy’s government is currently engaging in talks to determine whether to tighten it’s COVID-19 measures as cases spike significantly. Among the measures currently being proposed, an update to the vaccine certificate is being recommended from December. According to reports in Italian media, a Super Green Pass would no longer be obtained through a negative COVID test.

Instead, the pass is being recommended only for those who have been vaccinated or have recovered from the virus. Establishments will thus be only accessible through the use of such a pass. Whether this will allow access to metros or buses remains to be seen.

A negative test would be enough to allow citizens to go to work and to board a train or plane. The government is also expected to decide whether or not masks should be made publicly mandatory once again. Other talks are also considering making vaccination mandatory in Italy. This follows a move by Austria which very recently took this decision, making the jab mandatory from February 2022.

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Photo Source: Aljazeera, Schengen Visa