Rapid COVID-19 tests will not be sold over the counter

Nov 24 2020

While rapid COVID-19 tests which give swifter results have been made available across the country, these tests cannot be sold over the counter.

Groups of people have been utilising these tests prior to activities which congregate various people from different bubbles.

Nevertheless, individuals who utilise a rapid test and result positive must still take a normal swab test, which is considered to be the standard practice.

Malta currently stands at 2,060 active cases out of a total of 9,004 cases.

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The Weeknd wins big at American Music Awards

Nov 24 2020

The American music Awards happened last night and despite losing best artist of the year to Taylor Swift, Abel took home favourite soul R&B male artist, favourite soul/R&B album and favourite soul/R&B song.

Matching the theme of his last album After Hours, Weeknd spent the whole show with his face wrapped in bandages, appearing blooded and bruised to promote not only his music, but a message against drunk driving.

Despite taking home 3 big awards, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift took home the top prize of ‘Artist of the Year’ for the third consecutive year.

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Some fans will return to the stadiums, Boris Johnson announces

Nov 23 2020

The lives of football fans have changed dramatically ever since the world was hit by COVID-19, as they have been removed from stadiums to contain the spread of COVID-19, with very little exceptions.

However, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced an ease in restrictions with certain sporting venues of particular tiers (1 and 2) allowing a limited amount of spectators inside.

The lowest amount between 4,000 fans and 50% capacity limits refers to tier 1 venues whereas tier 2 venues refer to 2,000 outdoors and 1,000 indoors with no fans whatsoever being allowed in tier 3 venues.

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Airline CEO says that travellers can’t fly without COVID-19 vaccine

Nov 23 2020

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has stated that travellers must present proof of a COVID-19 vaccination before they board their flights, once it is made available.

Joyce firmly believes that presentation of proof of a vaccination will be a requirement for airlines across the board and will be the first step in returning to normality for companies.

He went on to state that the company is considering changing its terms and conditions for passengers to have had a vaccination before boarding the airline.

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