Recoveries surpass new cases for the first time since June 27

Jul 26 2021

Today’s daily COVID-19 case report revealed that Malta registered 94 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours while 126 patients recovered, marking the first time that Malta’s COVID-19 recoveries surpassed new cases since June 27.

OFFICIAL COVID-19 figures for 27•06•2021Chris Fearne | MaltaGov | Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate

Posted by saħħa on Sunday, 27 June 2021

Out of the 2,262 active COVID-19 cases currently in Malta, 39 are being treated at Mater Dei Hospital while one is in the Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU). The average age of cases from Sunday was 33, with 86 of Sunday’s 127 cases being between the ages of 10 and 39.

Health Minister Chris Fearne recently revealed that the days when COVID-19 is to be considered a “mild disease” are approaching, albeit not being the case as of yet.

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Beachgoers evacuated after WW2 bomb found in Marsaxlokk Bay

Jul 26 2021

Beachgoers at Marsaxlokk bay have been evacuated by the Armed Forces of Malta after reports of the discovery of a World War Two bomb in the area.

District police were reportedly called with a report of potential explosives, with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit going on site not long after, with operations still underway.

It is yet unknown whether or not the reported bomb is just a shell or an unexploded bomb, with unexploded bombs normally being removed without any issues.

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“How is this place still open?” Animal activists call out Gzira Duck Village

Jul 26 2021

Nonprofit organisation and animal activist group ‘Animal Liberation Malta’ took to Facebook to express their deep concern towards the worrying situation at the Duck Village in Gzira.

The activist group shared photos of “filthy, unsanitary conditions” in a particular room, shedding light on the fact that some animals had no water or stagnant water with leeches inside, no food or inappropriate food, rotting pigeon carcasses around the area and a myriad of other health and sanitation issues.

KNOW YOUR FACTS ABOUT DUCK VILLAGE!!!2 nights ago, some activists paid Duck Village a visit and this is what they…

Posted by Animal Liberation Malta on Saturday, 24 July 2021

The group highlighted their bewilderment at the fact that authorities inspect the establishment and deem it appropriate and meeting minimum standards, concluding with the statement that they will continue to keep bringing such issues to light in the name of animals’ welfare.

The animals have since been taken to the Sunshine Animal Sanctuary Malta or have been adopted.

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Sliema resident expresses satisfaction in multi-national Balluta Bay cleanup

Jul 26 2021

A Sliema resident took to Facebook on Sunday to share that he, together with 7 people from different countries, joined forces to clean up Sliema’s Balluta Bay.

He highlighted that the cleanup was possible with “help of, in total, 7 people from countries like China, Italy, Poland, Romania and Russia”, going on to state that the clean up was an amazing experience and a catalyst for further efforts to make such public areas a better place.

Posted by Krzysztof Dziembaj on Sunday, 25 July 2021

Various groups from different walks of life have been collaborating to clean up Malta’s beaches and public areas in order to not only safeguard the environment, but encourage others to take initiative and join in on such efforts.

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