Temperature check & staying in car during trip amongst carnival measures

Jan 27 2021

In today’s press conference with regards to Malta’s COVID-19 mitigation measures during February and the Carnival period, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced a number of measures with regards to Gozo trips.

People crossing over from islands must get their temperature check whilst people travelling with their vehicles must remain in the vehicle for the entirety of the trip.

The Prime Minister also announced that while Gozo will not be closed, additional police watch in Rabat, Nadur and other villages will be implemented with the Malta Tourism Authority monitoring that no more people than beds will be within accommodations during carnival.

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‘Restaurants to close by 11 pm for the month of February’ – Robert Abela

Jan 27 2021

Prime Minister, Robert Abela has just announced during a live conference that Restaurants will be asked to close at 11 PM and are not to open before 6 AM the following morning.

Clubs and bars are to remain closed until the end of February. PM Robert Abels urges for the Maltese public to remain cautious and responsible during this trying time.

PM Robert Abela has announced that bars and clubs will be getting additional financial aid during this period.

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Calls for Boris Johnson’s resignation after UK exceeds 100,000 deaths

Jan 27 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced national backlash following his ‘apology’ with regards to the UK surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 deaths.

“As prime minister I take full responsibility for everything that the government has done”

Boris Johnson tells @bbclaurak he is “deeply sorry” for all the lives that have been lost as the UK hits 100,000 deaths with Covid-19https://t.co/I1wvtuTayS pic.twitter.com/moYWZC8p9h

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 26, 2021

In a press conference, Johnson stated that he was “deeply sorry” for the current situation and took “full responsibility for everything the government has done”, welcoming a wave of calls for his resignation.

The UK has registered more than 3.67 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and is the first European country to surpass 100,000 COVID-related deaths.

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80,000 more Moderna vaccines ordered, PM Robert Abela announces

Jan 27 2021

Malta will acquire 80,000 additional doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to further Malta’s attempt to ramp up the inoculation process over the coming months.

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced this in Parliament on Tuesday evening, reporting the added €2 million spend on Moderna vaccines while also announcing the arrival of 14,000 Pfizer vaccines.

The announcement of these vaccines comes amid the EU’s pending approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

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