Most local COVID-19 cases are between the ages of 25 & 34

Jan 8 2021

In today’s COVID-19 media briefing streamed on saħħa, Superintendent for Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci reported a dramatic increase of COVID-19 cases in the 25-34 age group.

While reporting an increase in cases across the board, Prof. Gauci highlighted the fact that the 25-34 age group has seen the largest increase in cases due to the fact that these groups are the ones which engage in social gatherings most.

Prof. Gauci also reported that most deaths occurred between the ages of 75 and 84 as she went on to appeal for further use of masks, hygiene and avoiding of social gatherings.

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191 COVID-19 cases registered overnight with 77 recoveries

67 COVID-19 cases registered overnight with 323 recoveries

Jan 8 2021

Malta has registered 191 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours from 3,639 swab tests, while 77 patients have recovered. This information was announced by the official Facebook page of Malta’s Ministry for Health.

Details on new active cases will be given by Prof. Charmaine Gauci during a press briefing at 12:30, which will be streamed on saħħa.

To date, Malta has registered 13,967 COVID-19 cases in total, of which: 11,690 have recovered, 230 died and 2,047 are still active.

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Around 4,400 elderly home residents & workers begin vaccination process

Jan 8 2021

Around 4,400 residents of 37 elderly homes as well as workers of said homes have begun the COVID-19 vaccination process.

Approximately 70 daily vaccinations are being administered to residents and workers at St. Vincent de Paule Residence with daily doses going up to 140 within three weeks.

Minister for the Elderly and Active Ageing Michael Farrugia reiterated plans of structured administration due to the vaccine requiring two doses, while also acknowledging the possibility of any side effects.

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Travelling to England now requires a negative COVID-19 test

Jan 8 2021

People travelling to England will now have to present a negative COVID-19 test at least 72 hours before their departure for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

This new rule applies for both UK nationals and foreign travellers who are travelling to England via boat, plane and train and failure to present a negative test on arrival may result in fines of up to $500.

Travellers will also have to fill out a Passenger Locator Form as the country continues to battle the testing effects of the pandemic with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing a lockdown a lockdown until mid-February.

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