Malta begins vaccine booster rollout for immunosuppressed patients

Sep 13 2021

Earlier today, Health Minister Chris Fearne revealed that immunosuppressed patients residing in Malta will begin to receive their booster shots today. Booster shots were also given to the elderly last week, when Malta initially began its booster campaign.

Currently, 90% of Malta’s population aged 12 and over has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the government beginning the booster roll out in fear of a resurgence of the virus. The authorities have expressed concerns that the vaccine’s diminishing level of protection may contribute to a surge in cases, an issue which Malta has seemed to manage throughout the summer months despite the influx of tourist.

The booster shots being given are reportedly mRNA vaccines manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna, with Chris Fearne revealing in a recent press conference that the distribution of booster jabs to the remainder of the population will be determined in due course.

When do you think booster shots for the general population will begin to roll out?

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Emma Raducanu makes history whilst Novak Djokovic loses US Open final

Sep 13 2021

Last weekend both US Open male and female’s singles finals took place. The women’s final was the first to be held, 18-year old Brit Emma Raducanu won the final making this her first ever Grand Slam win. The men’s final between Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev did offer up some surprises as Novak lost what would have been a historic 21st Grand Slam.

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Emma Raducanu’s win was unprecedented as she became the first ever unseeded competitor to win a Grand Slam. This is also her first foreign open after making her Grand Salm debut at Wimbledon last year. However her debut at Wimbledon was masked with controversy as upon her Round of 16 tie she forfeited due to breathing problems, this led to Piers Morgan criticizing her. Emma showed everyone her talent in not only winning the US Open but winning it without losing one set the entire tournament.

This Grand Slam was an important one for Novak Djokovic as he was looking for a historic 21st win. That would have made him the player with the most Grand Slam wins overtaking Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Unfortunately for him this didn’t work out as Russian player Daniil Medvedev beat him in all three sets of the game to win his first Grand Slam.

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15 chickens and 18 guinea pigs have been saved from Gzira’s Duck Village so far

Sep 13 2021

So far, a total of 15 chickens and 18 guinea pigs have been saved from Gzira’s Duck Village, with the Gzira local council recently taking the decision to close down the controversial establishment in Manoel Island due to unsanitary conditions.

Sunshine Animal Sanctuary Malta took to Facebook to break the good news that many chickens were taken to a veterinary for a check-up while the guinea pigs were medically treated against fleas. The sanctuary’s volunteers washed the creatures and treated any wounds that may have had with hopes that the animals eventually find an owner.

So far, all of the chickens have found a new home, with more animals expected to be found as the authorities dismantle the establishment. The Duck Village housed a plethora of animals including ducks, chickens, rabbits and many more but was also a target for waste disposal, which may have contributed to its increasingly unsanitary conditions over the years.

The sanctuary called upon the public for any donations, which may be given via Revolut or BOV Mobile.

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61% of Labour supporters in favour of Joseph Muscat contesting next election

Sep 13 2021

A survey carried out by Polar and published by ILLUM revealed that 61% of Labour supporters are in favour of Joseph Muscat contesting the next election, with 16% disagreeing with Muscat’s participation.

In a recent interview with Times of Malta, Joseph Muscat stated that “if it’s always Joseph Muscat this, Joseph Muscat that, eventually Joseph Muscat must answer.” He went on to praise the wave of support that he still receives to this day, going on to highlight that he doesn’t exclude a return to the political scene.

When taking a look at the survey’s participant base in its entirety, slightly over 30% would agree with a return to politics for the former Prime Minister, with around 50% being against the decision and around 20% not answering. This would mean that just under 53% of individuals who voted Labour during the last election would welcome Muscat’s return and 23% being against.

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