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Malta’s contact tracing app to work in 16 European countries

Malta’s contact tracing app to work in 16 European countries
Apr 16 2021 Share

Superintendent for Public Health Charmaine Gauci has announced that Malta’s COVID-19 contact tracing app will be operable in 16 European countries. The 16 countries agreed to this operation in order to make travelling much safer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tracing app works via bluetooth in the background of one’s mobile phone. Should a person test positive for COVID-19, they can submit a code into the app which will alert people who had come into contact through the same app.

The 16 countries who agreed to the use of this technology are Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Poland and Spain. The use of the app is completely up to the individual to decide, and all details are confidential. Just over 20% of the public have downloaded the app in Malta alone.

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Study finds one in five restaurants closed down during pandemic

Study finds one in five restaurants closed down during pandemic
Apr 16 2021 Share

A new study has found that approximately one in five restaurants has had to close down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Association of Catering Establishments (ACE) stated on Friday that between March 2020 and March 2021, around 19% of establishments closed down, along with another 12% of restaurant owners who put their operation up for sale.

The situation for restaurants and bars has caused an outcry for a plan of reopening by authorities as many owners are suffering financially and emotionally due to the lockdown. Some sources have hinted at an opening by mid-May, but no date is official so far. The ACE is calling for government to allow for the reopening, issue vouchers and maintain a full wage supplement until the end of 2021.

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No COVID-19 clusters in schools after reopening

No COVID-19 clusters in schools after reopening
Apr 16 2021 Share

Addressing questions during a COVID-19 media briefing, Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci stated that there have been no clusters of COVID-19 identified in schools. The reopening of schools was part of the authorities’ plan to ease the measures and return to normalcy alongside the vaccine rollout.

Asked about restaurants and sports, Professor Gauci stated that the dates will be announced following a re-evaluation of the situation. For now, restaurants will remain closed and sports not allowed. The vaccine rollout continues effectively and a decrease in daily cases and hospital admissions has been noted, showing the efficacy of measures put in place.

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Tune in at 20:35 for Malta’s newest engaging investigative programme Awla

Tune in at 20:35 for Malta’s newest engaging investigative programme
Apr 16 2021 Share

Awla is the newest investigative programme hitting your television screens every Friday evening on ONE TV. Luke Dalli will be leading a controversial panel who will engage in heated discussions on the most important and current topics. Clara Farrugia will be leading investigations while Wayne Sammut will head fact-checking exercises.

Illejla, niddiskutu l-bullying u l-konsegwenzi li jġarrab.Fl-Awla.20.35pm fuq ONE.com.mt.#awlatv

Posted by Awla on Friday, 16 April 2021

This trio will be keeping you immersed and engaged for 90 minutes every Friday night. Awla will provide its audience with facts, investigate the most burning issues and showcase touching human stories.

Join in today at 20.35pm on ONE TV for an emotional and eye-opening 90 minute discussion on bullying and its consequences.

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