Over 30,000 government vouchers within first 24 hours

May 22 2021

Following the announcement of a second set of government vouchers earlier this week, Minister for the Economy Silvio Schembri took to Facebook to share some news with regards to the vouchers’ digital downloads.

The Minister reported that within the first 24 hours, 30,000 Maltese citizens digitally downloaded the €100 vouchers via the government app.

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Posted by Silvio Schembri on Friday, 21 May 2021

Schembri went on to express his satisfaction with the new method of facilitation of vouchers through technology and encouraged the Maltese to download their vouchers.

Download yours from: wallet.vouchersmimcol.com

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UK registers only 15 COVID-19 cases from events attended by 60,000

May 22 2021

Out of a 60,000-strong attendance from nine different pilot events, the UK recorded just 15 new COVID-19 cases, British officials have confirmed on Friday.

The government permitted limited crowds at multiple events including the Brit Awards, two FA Cup games and the World Snooker Championships to research COVID-19 transmission after easing restrictions.

The UK was one of the hardest-hit countries in Europe, but has been gradually easing lockdown measures in line with an encouraging and successful vaccination programme, with Boris Johnson expected to announce further relaxation of restrictions next week.

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Restart: the campaign to reignite the cultural sector

May 21 2021

Amidst the social media uproar in regards to the entertainment and cultural sector being completely ruled out for the upcoming summer of 2021, a new campaign has launched, aiming to restart the cultural and social life safely. Appropriately titled, ‘Restart’ is comprised of ‘highly-skilled individuals whose businesses and livelihoods have been seriously damaged.’

Many in the industry have been sidelined ever since March of 2021, leading to financial, psychological and emotional damage to many as they struggled to maintain their livelihood intact. Now they are all standing with one voice in unison, waiting for the time to re-open the industry and provide not only art and entertainment to the Maltese public, but also the livelihood of many.

Sign the petition below:

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Photo Source: Restart FB

Donald Trump being sued $22 million for calling COVID-19 ‘China Flu’

May 21 2021

Ex-US President Donald Trump is being sued by a civil rights organisation ‘Chinese American Civil Rights Coalition (CACRC)’ for calling COVID-19 the ‘China Flu’. Trump made several remarks when the outbreak began, calling the pandemic things like ‘China virus’, ‘Wuhan virus’, and even ‘Kung Flu’. The civil rights coalition stated that these statements resulted in several instances of harm on Chinese Americans and other Asian Americans as many associated them with the pandemic’s damages.

The former president is being sued for ‘defamation and infliction of emotional distress’. The group is seeking $1 for every Asian American and Pacific Islander living in the USA, equating to a whopping $22.9 million. Should the suit be successful, a museum will be established showcasing Asian American history and contribution to the States.

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Photo Source: Sky News