PM rules out lockdown as carnival restrictions expected to be announced

Jan 26 2021

Following Robert Abela’s announcement that bars will not reopen as planned, the Prime Minister also stated that carnival measures are to be announced as authorities fear that masses will flock to Gozo in February and consequently cause another surge in COVID-19 cases.

The issue was previously being discussed in parliament while associations such as the Malta Chamber and Malta Entertainment industry and Arts Association (MEIA) support the introduction of health restrictions for Carnival weekend.

However, the PM ruled out the introduction of a total lockdown, curfew on establishments or the closure of schools.

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Prime Minister Robert Abela confirms that bars will remain closed

Jan 26 2021

Prime Minister Robert Abela has confirmed that bars will remain closed beyond the previously predicted deadline.

The PM has ruled out a curfew and a lockdown but has said that new measures will be in place ahead of Carnival in February.

The government is also going to announce aid packages for people who’ve had to keep their business closed for months.

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President Joe Biden has overturned Trump’s transgender military ban

Jan 26 2021

President Joe Biden has overturned Trump’s transgender military ban which was introduced during Trump’s first year in office.

President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a ban to military service and that America’s strength in most present in its diversity.

Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin who is a retired Army General said that the department will take policy action immediately in order to ensure that individuals who identify as transgender are eligible to enlist and serve in the army.

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Study suggests that COVID-19 might be linked to Mental Illness and Brain Disorder

Jan 26 2021

A recent study is suggesting that 1 in 8 people who have contracted the COVID-19 virus, might be at risk of developing Mental Illness or Brain Disorders in the first 6 months after recovery. Examples of these illnesses are; stroke, acute bleeding inside the skull or brain, dementia, and psychotic disorders.

While it cannot be completely ruled out that such illness were underlying beforehand, however, the study suggests that this is not likely the case.

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