Malta on top of most vaccinations per capita list

Jul 19 2021

Despite currently facing a spike in COVID-19 daily and active cases, Malta still ranks highest amongst countries in the list of the most vaccinated countries worldwide. The tiny European island currently registers over 80% of its adult population as fully vaccinated, with Iceland, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, coming in second, third and fourth respectively.

Some counties, like the United Kingdom, took a different approach to vaccinations. Instead of fully vaccinating people with both doses, the UK decided to vaccinate as many people with the first jab, delaying the second as long possible. This tactic aims to give at least partial immunity to as many people as possible, with the second dose to be given three months after the first.

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Photo Source: Department of Information (Malta) FB

Hundreds queue to receive jab in new walk-in vaccine clinic

Jul 19 2021

Following the opening of the first walk-in vaccination clinic in Mosta, hundreds of people showed up to receive their jab. With non-residents living in Malta now being able to receive their jab without an appointment, many took the opportunity to receive the vaccine as today’s mobile clinic opened up at Mosta’s Technopark.

The next clinic will be set up in Zejtun this Wednesday, with anyone who wishes to receive their free jab requiring an identification document as well as proof of living in Malta. The latter includes anything from a rental agreement to a work contract or even proof of studying. Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne stated how strong of a turnout the first day of the clinic was. 85% of adults in Malta have had at least one jab of the vaccine, with 81% fully vaccinated.

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Photo Source: Department of Malta FB, Chris Fearne FB

Tokyo Olympic athletes to sleep on anti-sex beds

Jul 19 2021

As the Tokyo Olympics draw nearer and concerns to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on the increase in Japan, organisers decided to create ‘anti-sex’ beds for the athletes competing in the Olympics. The beds are made out of cardboard and were installed in athlete’s dorms at the Olympic village. With a max weight of 200kg, the beds will allegedly only withstand the weight of just a single person. Any one who attempts to engage in sexual activities on the beds will allegedly result in the collapse of the structures.

Tokyo Olympics are installing cardboard beds to prevent athletes from having s*x‼️😳

Beds will be able to withstand the weight of a single person, but collapse if there are two. pic.twitter.com/gsDM4khMff

— RapTV (@raptvcom) July 18, 2021

This was done in an effort to curb any spread of the dreaded virus which has lead to a surge in Japan. Athletes were also told not to use the customary condoms they were given ahead of the start of the games. They were asked to keep them as a memento of the games. Any breaking of these rules, along with a ban on alcohol and on audience members, would result in disqualification.

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Photo Source: Paul Chelimo Twitter

146 COVID-19 cases registered with 15 recoveries

Jul 19 2021

Malta has registered 146 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 3,809 swab tests, while 15 patients have recovered. No deaths were registered in the past 24 hours. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

As of Sunday 18th July 2021, 724,343 vaccine doses were administered of which 383,867 were 1st doses. 357,558 people are currently fully vaccinated.

To date, Malta has registered 32,616 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 30,233 have recovered, 420 died and 1963 are still active.

Mater Dei Hospital is currently treating a total of 18 COVID-19 positive patients, 1 of which is in the ITU. Of yesterday’s 195 reported cases, 125 were between ages of 10-39. The average age of yesterday’s cases was 29.

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