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Plan to ease measures after 11th April by Health Authorities in the works

Plan to ease measures after 11th April by Health Authorities in the works
Mar 27 2021 Share

The Health Authorities are currently devising a plan to ease the country of the measures put in place which are due to end on the 11th of April. Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci made the announcement during the weekly COVID-19 briefing but has not yet disclosed any details in regards to what the plan will include.

She stated that authorities have identified hotspots with highest risk and is thus working on a plan that addresses the issue. The relaxation of measures will be taken in full consideration alongside the safety of the public. Active cases have dropped by 1,000 during the past week, signifying that the current measures are working. This is a strong reminder that the public should continue to follow the health measures put in place so as to continue the mitigation.

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Bans from owning pets for animal cruelty offenders

Bans from owning pets for animal cruelty offenders
Mar 27 2021 Share

Legal amendments are set to be included by changes in the Animal Welfare Act which will ban offenders who have been found guilty of cruelty against animals from owning or living with animals. Animal Welfare commissioner Alison Bezzina is pushing this ‘zero-tolerance policy’ in regards to animal cruelty. Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis stated that limitations in the animal welfare act prevented Bezzina from banning individuals found guilty of animal abuse from owning pets.

The amendment however is being discussed in parliament.  The minister stated that people who abuse animals should not be allowed to own them, with bans being directly proportional to the severity of the case. Bezzina stated that the amendment sends a strong message that crimes against animals will be taken seriously.

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WATCH: Car catches fire after crash in Mgarr, Gozo

car accident in Mgarr
Mar 27 2021 Share

A car accident in Mgarr, Gozo between two cars driven by foreigners led to one car catching fire yesterday evening. No people were injured in the crash but a car did ignite with those involved safely at a distance.

The fire engine took 30 minutes to arrive on the spot and put out the flame. Investigations are still underway by authorities.

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Six fully vaccinated persons died with COVID-19

Six fully vaccinated persons died with COVID-19
Mar 27 2021 Share

Public Health Superintendent Charmaine Gauci confirmed that six people who were vaccinated with both jabs have nonetheless died due to COVID-19. She added, during a weekly COVID-19 briefing, that no vaccine is 100% efficient and thus everyone, especially the vulnerable, should remain cautious and follow measures, whether or not they have been vaccinated. Malta is currently utilising three vaccines – Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca, all of which require two doses.

So far, 166,104 doses have been administered, with 48,933 being second doses. Both Pfizer and Moderna have a 95% and 94% efficacy rate respectively, with AstraZeneca rating at 76%. With Johnson & Johnson single shot vaccine on its way to Malta. Health Authorities remind the public to still follow health measures to maximise safety and mitigate spread.

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