Health and Safety Authority warns men in viral leash photo of unsafe practice

Apr 7 2021

After a photo depicting two men working on a balcony with one holding the other with a dog leash went viral , the Occupational Health and Safety Authority contacted the men advising them about unsafe conditions. Neither men were viewed to be wearing safety vests or helmets, with just a leash keeping one man from falling off the balcony. The authority managed to identify the location and the men involved.

The OHSA also warned anyone against sharing photos of unsafe construction practices on social media. It emphasised contacting the authority first so as to be notified of similar situations. The OHSA stated it will continue with necessary actions on this case.

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Kanye West documentary allegedly sells to Netflix for $30 million

Apr 7 2021

Netflix has reportedly bought a Kanye West documentary for $30 million. Despite being untitled at the time of writing, the docu-series will chronicle more than two decades of Kanye’s life depicting the artist during his music, fashion and political careers. Billboard reported the $30 million figure, but Variety was informed that the accuracy of this digit is still unconfirmed.

The documentary will allegedly feature West’s mother’s death in 2007. Whether the ongoing divorce with Kim Kardashian will be included is still unknown as there has been no further update on those proceedings since the news hit the media. Netflix has not commented on when the series will be dropping, but it is expected to drop later this year.

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Yasmin Zammit Stevens breaks two national records in European Championships

Apr 7 2021

The weightlifting record breaking continues this week as Yasmin Zammit Stevens breaks two national records in the European Championships happening in Moscow, Russia. Zammit Stevens managed to lift 88kg in the snatch and 102kg in the clean and jerk.

She managed to achieve all this in the 71kg category, eight weeks after having had to have an operation in her arm. The impressive athletic feats of Zammit Stevens continue to build on Maltese talent as just last Monday 15-year-old broke 5 national records as well. Well done to both!

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People over 50 to receive COVID-19 vaccine invitations

Apr 7 2021

People in their late 50s have reportedly started receiving invitations to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. The rest of the age group will soon also be asked to sign up to receive the jab. On Monday, the government urged those over 60 who had yet to receive the invite to contact the authorities to be given an appointment.

Currently, 42% of adults in Malta have received at least one dose of the jab, as confirmed by Health Minister Chris Fearne. The statistics broken down further reveal that 96% of over 80 received the shot, with 86% being over 70 and 76% being over 60. The vaccine has greatly contributed to the easing of COVID-19 related hospitalisations and ITU admissions, with Malta currently having administered 223,020 vaccines of which 61,111 are second doses.

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