Malta has the second-lowest COVID-19 infection rate in EU

May 13 2021

Following a significant drop in ranking in March among the EU’s highest, Malta now has the second-lowest infection rate in Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) revealed the statistics, pointing out how Malta’s 14-day cases per 100,000 inhabitants stands at 52.28. Only Portugal ranks at first place, registering a 49.55 cases per 100,000 people.

Malta has registered very low numbers, with active cases dropping below 200 just this week and daily cases not exceeding 15 for almost a week. Before the several closures on March 10th, Malta registered one of the highest European infection rates at 828.47. The 14-day death rate is currently 7.77, the sixth lowest of all EU countries.

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Meet the first elected transgender bishop Rev. Megan Rohrer

May 13 2021

History was made in the Evangelical Lutheran Church as Rev. Megan Rohrer became the first transgender bishop elected for the Sierra Pacific Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Rohrer uses they/them pronouns, and serve as community chaplain coordinator for the San Francisco Police Department.

They told NBC News: ‘I’ve only been surrounded by gratitude and thankfulness and people who were excited about this. People who have transgender children, who have trans grandkids, who are just excited that this is an opportunity to share their faith with other people.’

All of us are proud of our colleague, Bishop-elect Megan Rohrer, who made history as the first openly transgender person elevated to the role of Bishop by a major Christian denomination in the U.S. Congratulations, Rev. @mmrohrer! Keep doing great things! https://t.co/tDSuRyrQPc

— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) May 11, 2021

Rohrer’s six year tenure is set to begin on September 11 and they pledge to campaign against discriminatory policies in the synod, fighting for LGBTIQ+ voices. Part of the ELCA which is one of the largest Christian denominations across the US, Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, the presiding bishop, welcomed Rohrer by saying that ‘When we say all are welcome, we mean all are welcome.’

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Bulgarian woman in critical condition following traffic accident

May 13 2021

Police were informed this morning around 08:15 that a traffic accident had occurred in Triq Birkirkara, San Giljan. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 32-year-old woman from Bulgaria was hit by a Fiat Punto which was driven by a 43-year-old Norwegian woman resident of Sliema.

The Bulgarian woman was given immediate medical attention and transported to Mater Dei hospital, where she was certified to be in critical condition. Authorities are still investigating the case.

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Ellen DeGeneres to end her show in 2022

May 13 2021

Having kicked off back in 2008, ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ will be airing its final season in 2022, with the host stating that she is no longer being challenged creatively. Now 63-years-old, Ellen stated that ‘when you’re a creative person, you constantly need to be challenged – and as great as this show is, and as fun as it is, its just not a challenge anymore’. There have been more than 3000 episodes throughout the whopping 18 season run, with Ellen sitting down with Oprah on an upcoming episode to discuss the end.

Warner Bros unscripted TV President Mike Darnell stated that ‘Ellen was and is an indelible piece of the television landscape, and it will be sorely missed.’ DeGeneres commented on the end stating that ‘Look, its going to be really hard on the last day, but I also know its time.’ Despite not having any set plans for her immediate future, Ellen did not completely rule out returning to sitcoms or movies.

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