Quarantine may be a thing of the past for fully-vaccinated people

Feb 19 2021

Following today’s COVID-19 media briefing, quarantine may become a thing of the past for individuals who have received both their COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Superintendent for Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci has revealed that while currently, vaccinated people are advised to quarantine if they come into contact with a positive case, guidelines are currently being discussed at an EU level.

COVID-19 – Media Briefing – 19-02-2021

COVID-19 – Media Briefing – 19-02-2021

Posted by saħħa on Friday, 19 February 2021

In the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had amended it’s COVID-19 protocol, making it that fully-vaccinated individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 do not have to quarantine as long as they are free of symptoms.

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Testing before ending quarantine is no longer mandatory for people who do not develop symptoms

Feb 19 2021

Professor Charmaine Gauci has said during a live media briefing that, If someone tests positive for COVID-19, the person and everyone around him/her must quarantine.

If you don’t have any symptoms there’s no need for testing before completing your 14-day quarantine.

People who are in the same household and do not develop symptoms do not need to test before leaving quarantine either.

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Perseverance Rover lands on Mars after seven-month journey

Feb 19 2021

After seven month’s of traversing through space, NASA’s Perseverance Rover will begin searching for life on Mars after landing on Martian soil, with NASA’s mission control reporting “Touchdown confirmed.”

The rover sent back the first black-and-white images of rocky land in the Jezero Crater within 11 minutes, which is the length of time it takes from radio signals to return to Earth.

Perseverance will embark on a mission to collect 30 fragments of rock and soil, seal them in tubes and send them back to Earth sometime around 2030 for analysis.

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9 places to enjoy the view while you eat

Feb 19 2021

We’ve compiled a list of places to go to when you’re craving a nice meal AND a nice view!

Don Berto is located at the Birgu (Vittoriosa) waterfront which specialises in Mediterranean food. This restaurant enjoys picturesque views of the sea, Senglea and Valletta.

Il-Veduta translates to ‘The View’, so in this case, the name gives it away! Il-Veduta is located in Rabat, close to Malta’s old capital city, Mdina. This restaurant specialises in pizza and pasta dishes.

Capo Crudo is situated in Valletta and is well-known, for their fish and pasta dishes, especially their Carbonara cheese wheel.

The Ta’ Xbiex Waterpolo Club has been around since the 1940s and has been renovated multiple times over the years. Ta’ Xbiex Waterpolo Club is famous for their combination of Sicilian and Italian influences.

The Chophouse is located in Tigne, and it boasts a beautiful and picturesque view of Valletta and Manoel Island. The Chophouse is famous for its meat dishes!

Nine Lives in Bugibba is located just on the beach. Here you can enjoy the endless sea views and a relaxed, ‘by-the-beach’ ambience. Nine Lives serves a variety of wonderful dishes.

Blu Beach Malta is located in Mellieha, and boasts amazing views! They are well-known for their fish dishes and exquisite food.

Il Pirata has recently opened another venue in Mellieha and this venue boasts wonderful views! They are famous for their amazing Mediterranean dishes.

The Londoner British Pub is situated in Smart City and here you can enjoy magnificent sea views!

At the Londoner, they’re known for their traditional pub dishes!

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