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Police patrols to ensure no mass gatherings occur on public feast

Mar 19 2021 Share

On another public feast celebration of St. Joseph during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malta Police Force has administered several of its officers on patrols to ensure that no large group of people convene. Measures have been put in place that limit more than four people to meet outside and no more than 2 households inside.

Good Morning ⛅️So Far So Good in the areas we are patrolling this morning 👮👮‍♀️If you come across any breaches in…

Posted by The Malta Police Force on Friday, 19 March 2021

The Malta Police Force have reported that so far no measure breach has been found as they continue their patrols. The authorities also encourage anyone who encounter measure breaches to contact them to try and mitigate the spread as much as possible since public gatherings are more likely to occur given the advent of a public holiday.

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ITU admissions at their highest following rise in COVID-19 cases

Mar 19 2021 Share

There are currently six Intensive Treatment Units in operation in Malta, with the admission rate being at its highest just last week since the pandemic hit. The rate stood at 2.33 per 100,000 people during the week ending 14th March. Published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the figures include all patients with a steep rise leading to a surge for intensive care.

With the UK variant spreading throughout the community and new cases of South African variant, there are currently 29 people in ITUs with serious COVID-19 cases and three in Gozo’s. Four ITUs are specifically for the pandemic, another for general use and another at Gozo’s general hospital. The seventh is currently on stand-by as new cases are registered daily.

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450 years since Valletta became Malta’s capital city

Mar 19 2021 Share

After the Grand Master of the Knights of Malta Pierre de Monte moved his seat from Fort St. Angelo, Birgu to the Grandmaster’s palace in 18th March 1571, Valletta became Malta’s capital city 450 years ago. Imdina was Malta’s previous capital city when the arrival of the knights in 1530 moved the administrative centre of the island to Birgu.

Named after Jean Parisot de Valette who defended Malta from the Ottoman Empire during the Great Siege, Valletta’s status as a World Heritage Site was established in 1980 by UNESCO, along with the Megalithic Temples and Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. Along with its stunning scenery and long, rich history, Valletta also served as 2018’s European Centre for Culture.

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Groups of migrants relocated to France, Luxembourg and Portugal

Mar 19 2021 Share

More immigrant groups have been relocated to France on Thursday, following other relocations earlier this month to Luxembourg and Portugal. Carried out as part of a commitment of EU member states, the act seeks to relocate a number of irregular immigrants from Malta to EU countries. COVID-19 measures were also ensured before and during the transfer.

Home Affairs Ministry stated that relocated immigrants will have asylum claim in the Member state they are relocated to. The preparations for the relocation involves assistance of the European Commission, Immigration Section of Police Force, International Organisation for Immigration and European Asylum Support Office.

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