“The plan is for the University of Malta to have the opportunity to open its doors” – Chris Fearne

Sep 2 2021

While answering journalists’ questions during today’s COVID-19 press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne revealed that meetings with the University rector and subsequent meetings with other stakeholders, an official position on the future of the University of Malta will be announced in the coming days.

Fearne went on to state that the plan is that the University of Malta will be allowed to open its doors and it will depend on the COVID-19 situation in our country.

During the press conference Dr. Fearne also revealed that starting from September 6, attendees of standing events will be required to wear masks and also announced that the booster dose schedule was pushed forward by one week due to a notable COVID-19 cluster within elderly homes.

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Booster dose schedule pushed forward by one week due to cluster in elderly homes

Sep 2 2021

During a press conference addressed by Deputy Minister Chris Fearne and Minister for Culture José Herrera regarding the current COVID-19 situation in Malta, Dr. Fearne revealed the country’s way forward with regards to the pandemic and Malta’s vaccination schedule.

Fearne highlighted that booster doses for elderly individuals will start being given a week earlier than originally planned due to a considerable cluster emerging from elderly homes.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Chris Fearne and the Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, Jose Herrera address a press conference

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Chris Fearne and the Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, José Herrera address a press conference

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Thus, booster doses will start being given to elderly individuals on September 6 while booster jab invites to immunosuppressed individuals will start being distributed next week. The type of booster being given will be either Pfizer or Moderna.

From the 1st week of October, individuals aged 70 and over will be able to receive their booster doses and further decisions on other ages will be taken after consideration of local and international COVID-19 situations.

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Standing events will require masked attendees, Chris Fearne reveals

Sep 2 2021

During a press conference addressed by Deputy Minister Chris Fearne and Minister for Culture José Herrera regarding the current COVID-19 situation in Malta, Dr. Fearne revealed how Malta will proceed with regards to the local events sphere.

With regards to outdoor standing events, these will be able to start from September 6 for vaccinated individuals, with Fearne revealing that attendees must wear masks.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Chris Fearne and the Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, Jose Herrera address a press conference

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Chris Fearne and the Minister for National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government, José Herrera address a press conference

Posted by José Herrera on Thursday, 2 September 2021

He went on to reveal that a number of pilot test events will be held towards the end of the month with hopes of contributing to the local cultural and economic sector with utmost caution and vigilance.

Superintendent for Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci stated that while the public may be hungry for events, we are still in a pandemic and must follow certain COVID-19 protocol, which is why the situation is something which we may not be accustomed to.

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San Ġiljan retain knockout trophy after victory over Neptunes

Sep 2 2021

San Ġiljan Aquatic Sports Club have successfully managed to retain the KO trophy after an 11-10 victory over neighbouring Neptunes. Neptunes had previously cost San Ġiljan the league title after defeating San Ġiljan ASC.

Securing a 3-1 score by the end of the first session, the Reds increased their momentum going into the second session with spectacular goals from Dino Zammit and Ben Plumpton, ending the second session in a 6-6 tie.

After another two sessions brimming with goals building up to a mind-blowing finale, San Ġiljan managed to secure the victory and capture the KO trophy.

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