Scientists deem Bella Hadid as the most beautiful woman in the world

Jul 30 2021

24-year-old Bella Hadid was named by a group of scientists as the most beautiful woman in the world as she was found to be 94.35% ‘accurate’ to the Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi. This is the name given for a measure of ‘physical perfection’ which dates back to Ancient Greece. Beyonce ranked at second place with a close 92.44% match-up. Amber Heard racked third at 91.85% and Ariana Grande at 91.81%.

This list was compiled back in 2019 by using computerised mapping techniques by Harley Street facial cosmetic surgeon Dr Julian De Silva. Whether this is more of a philosophically aesthetic measurement rather than a scientific one is up for debate, but De Silva stated that the technology helps to solve ‘some of the mysteries of what its is that makes someone physically beautiful.’ Of course, these measurements only address features in relation to one’s face and exterior features, but says nothing about one’s inner world.

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Photo Source: Teen Vogue

5,311 people vaccinated over three-days through mobile clinics

Jul 30 2021

The three-day Valletta mobile vaccination programme resulted in the successful vaccination of 5,311 people. What started as an experiment to broaden the vaccination rollout further was deemed by Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne as a huge accomplishment. The programme gave the opportunity to several people who previously did not have the chance to receive the jab to do so.

The mobile units first started Monday 19th July in Mosta, continuing the rollout in Zejtun and then St. Julian’s on Friday. It was then set up in Valletta for three days in front of the Parliamentary building, with hundreds lining up to get the vaccine.

Those turning up had to show identification documents as well as proof of living in Malta. These included anything from a rental agreement to a work contract or even proof of studying. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the entire team who contributed to the rollout as the battle against COVID-19 continues.

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Photo Source: Chris Fearne FB, Department of Information FB

Maltese defender Emma Lipman joins ambitious Como

Jul 30 2021

Serie B club Como announced the signing of Malta international Emma Lipman yesterday. Lipman, who comes off fresh from winning the Serie B with Lazio Femminile, will provide the winning mentality and experience that Como needs in order to get promoted. The 10 time capped Malta player has also played with the likes of AS Roma, Fiorentina and Manchester City to name a few.

Last season Como finished with 40 points in 5th, just 3 positions and 9 points off promotion. Como, who have already signed numerous young players, can now boast former Inter U19 coach Sebastian De La Fuenta who is known for nurturing young talents and getting the best out of them.

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A big good luck goes to Emma Lipman who will try and relive the joy of winning the Serie B title but this time with Como. These moves abroad will only help local football get stronger and stronger.

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Israeli older citizens to receive third booster COVID-19 jab

Jul 30 2021

It was announced by Israel’s prime minister Naftali Bennett that the country would be offering a COVID-19 booster to over-60-year-olds who have already been vaccinated. This makes Israel the first country to offer a third dose of a Western produced vaccine to its citizens on such a wide scale. Ranking as one of the best countries in terms of its vaccination drives, Bennett made the announcement Thursday. He added that the vaccine rollout has protected against the severe morbidity and death caused throughout and by the pandemic. The third booster decision was taken as infections rise and signs that indicate the vaccine’s dwindling efficacy over time.

Over-60s who were vaccinated more than five months ago will be eligible for vaccination, with the country’s new president, Isaac Herzog, getting the first booster this Friday. Neither the US nor the EU have approved the booster shots and it is not yet proven if a third dose helps. Who needs a booster and when is also as of yet unsure.

Bennett however pointed out that a team of expert advisers overwhelmingly agreed that it made sense to launch the booster campaign. Preliminary studies in Israel indicated that the vaccines efficacy at protecting against serious illness dropped among those vaccinated last January. Boosters were used in some countries with the Chinese and Russian vaccines.

Over 57% of the country’s population, which racks up at 9.3 million, received two doses of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine, with over 80% of the population over 40 vaccinated. People with weakened immune systems started to get booster shots earlier this month in Israel.

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Photo Source: Times of Israel, Politico EU