Transport Minister Ian Borg and PM Robert Abela inaugurate Central Link project

Jan 30 2022

On Sunday morning, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg along with Prime Minister Robert Abela inaugurated the Central Link project after months of anticipation.

The €55 million project, which was approved by the Planning Authority in the summer of 2019, was initiated to reduce travel time, accident risks and congestion in Maltese roads while developing safer areas of travel from Mireħel Bypass to the foot of Saqqajja Hill. During his speech, Minister Borg stated that when planning such a project, no backlash or controversy was expected and despite receiving some negative feedback, these same people told the Minister that they were mistaken.

He went on to thank the Prime Minister for welcoming such a development which will benefit many localities within the central area of the Maltese islands and beyond.

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Australia set to spend a record $35 million to protect the koalas

Jan 30 2022

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has stated that Australia will be spending a record $50 million Australian dollars (31 million EU) over the next four years as part of a plan to boost the long-term protection and recovery of the country’s koala population.

Scott stated that the creatures are amongst Australia’s most beloved and recognised icons, locally and across the world, and they are committed to protecting them for years to come. The record-breaking $50 million sum will be invested into restoring habitats, improving the understanding of populations, treatment, care and strengthening research into koala health outcomes.

Since 2019, the Australian government will have dedicated $74 million Australian dollars into Koalas, with the country losing 30% of its Australia due to bushfires going on since 2018.

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Ħal Safi open space regeneration will include brand new picnic area and dog park

Jan 30 2022

Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development Miriam Dalli has announced that Ħal Safi will soon enjoy the regeneration project for a new open space very soon.

The €200,000 investment will cover land exceeding 1,000sqm and will provide better access to persons with disability, a reservoir for rainwater catchment which will then be used to water plants and trees and multiple other facilities. The Minister was joined by Parks Malta Director-General Adrian Attard and representatives of the Safi local council.

Parks Malta have ensured that the regeneration will see to the development of a picnic area and dog park equipped with appropriate furniture for dog training as well as the removal of invasive species and planting of indigenous trees.

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Persons recovering from long-term COVID symptoms found to have suffered lung problems

Persons who suffered from long-term COVID symptoms found to have suffered from lung problems

Jan 30 2022

A recent study from Oxford University has analysed the lungs of individuals reportedly suffering from shortness of breath for various weeks after recovering from COVID-19, even though said individuals did not require hospital care whilst positive.

The lungs of previous patients were analysed via MRI scans after patients were asked to inhale xeron gas which highlights issues in the respiratory system. It was found that the lungs of individuals with mild COVID-19 symptoms still suffered from shortness of breath after recovering; the lungs of such patients had the same damage as those of individuals who recovered in hospital due to severe COVID-19 illness.

Another group with individuals who did not suffer from COVID-19 was also analysed, with the lungs of said group not showing any particular defects as the other groups. This study, which reportedly requires evaluation, builds upon another study which analyses the lung damage of individuals recovering from COVID-19 in hospital.

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