Despite the recent shift to summery weather, the latest weather models are predicting drops in temperature and rain showers across Malta and Gozo over the next.
The Malta International Airport predicts temperatures as high as 17°C and lows 11°C to accompany the forecasted rain showers as low pressure systems traverse the Mediterranean.
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The past week has been a record week for COVID-19 cases and recoveries across Malta, as the country’s reproduction number rose to 1.21.
Statistician Vincent Marmara reported this on The Malta Independent on Sunday and went on to mention the 1,419 total reported cases in the past week and 1,260 total recoveries, crediting this surge to the carnival period amongst other factors.
Marmara also highlighted the significance of the UK variant’s presence and the unknown nature of the variants’ effects, going on to appeal for public responsibility and caution.
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As thousands of families expect additional rental costs, government is undertaking the task of paying said costs to aid the families. Landlords can claim up to 2% of the property’s market value in rent should they be bound by pre-1995 property leases.
The major reform was announced last Saturday. With approximately 10,000 families affected by the new reform and the total outlay expected to be €1 million in the first year, €3 million in the second, and €5 million in the third year, government will be paying the additional costs.
Any pensioners or social-welfare beneficiaries in pre-1995 leases will have costs covered fully up to a maximum of €10,000 per year. Prime Minister Robert Abela also stated that tenants affected will be offered aid as they are not to be held responsible by failure of the state to act quicker. Full time tenants will pay a maximum of 25% rental costs.
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