Standing events could be considered after August’s Santa Marija feast

Jul 5 2021

Speaking at a press conference, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne revealed that standing events could be considered as a possibility after 16th August. This would follow the feast of Santa Marija on the 15th of August and would all depend on the epidemiological situation in Malta. If the number of daily and active cases continues to drop, standing events could be made possible by next month.

Malta currently has put into effect a 100-person bubble system starting July 5th. The number will increase to a 150 maximum as of July 19th and 200 starting August 2nd. These events must have the attendees sitting, but with Fearne’s new announcement, it seems standing events aren’t that far off should Malta keep mitigating the spread of the virus.

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90% of new COVID-19 cases are unvaccinated people

Jul 5 2021

90% of newly detected COVID-19 cases are unvaccinated people. Two patients currently in hospital have both not taken their jab, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne reveals. Fearne highlighted how vaccination appeared to have broken the link between new cases and hospitalisation, with hospital admissions falling significantly. One patient is currently undergoing intensive treatment in Mater Dei whilst another is in another hospital ward. Both are unvaccinated.

Another third hospitalised individual did not receive the vaccine due to being pregnant. Vaccination has somewhat protected those who cannot receive the jab for whatever reason, but the Minister stated that those who have not received their jab are still unprotected. Around 77% of adults are fully vaccinated, with 82.5% of adults having received at least one dose. With 79 active cases in Malta, 40% of newly detected cases have also been classified as imported.

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Around 1 million swab tests administered in Malta

Jul 5 2021

Malta has reached the 1 million swab test milestone as it continues its battle against COVID-19. This was announced during a press conference by Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne. Fearne also announced that walk-in vaccination centres will be set up in two weeks’ time on the 19th of July. These will allow anyone who has not yet received their COVID-19 vaccination and has a Maltese residency permit can walk in and receive their jab without an appointment.

Further details in regards to this particular scheme will be issued in the coming days or weeks. Malta continues to aim for the 85% of the adult population to be vaccinated to ensure safety against the COVID-19 variants. So far, Malta has over 77% of the population fully vaccinated and over 82% vaccinated with at least one dose.

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Selena Gomez shows off curves in behind-the-scenes photoshoot selfie

Jul 5 2021

‘Can’t Keep My Hands To Myself’ singer Selena Gomez has proven to be the perfect model for her new swim collection as she showed off her curves in a behind-the-scenes mirror selfie. Collaborating with her friend’s brand La Mariette for a range of new summery garments, the 28-year-old posed in a blue and red print swim top. The photo was taken alongside a dressing table cluttered with make-up tools.

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Topping it all off with lime green manicure, Gomez announced the partnership with the swim store on her Instagram page. She stated that she is grateful to get the opportunity to celebrate her friends’ endeavours. She highlighted how the brand celebrates women who love their bodies unconditionally and gives them the grace they deserve.

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