WATCH: No clarification on village feasts & mass events despite rumours

May 24 2021

In today’s COVID-19 related press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne and Superintendent Professor Charmaine Gauci did not confirm any dates regarding the reopening of mass events and the entertainment sector. Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne did state that talks are taking place to decide on when and how mass, cultural events are to reopen in a safe manner.

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No date was given however, as the epidemiological situation still does not allow the health authorities to confirm any direct plan on when to open the sector. July is not a set month, but instead simply a starting date after which the epidemiological situation will be reassessed to check whether the sector can in fact open. Despite the signing of a petition for the reopening of the sector acquiring thousands of signatures, the sector still remains in the dark.

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Vaccine certificates to be issued in the coming days

May 24 2021

Addressing a press conference, Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced that vaccine certifications will be issued in the coming days as herd immunity is reached and 70% of the population has received at least the first dose. Vaccine certificates will be able to change the epidemiological situation and allow for further measurement easing. Fearne stated that talks are taking place which will also see the reopening cultural and social events and also religious events.

The transmission of the virus has decreased significantly and will therefore mean that those who have been vaccinated will also be able to remove the mask should they meet someone else who has been vaccinated (up to two people). Close to 42% of Malta is fully vaccinated, with over 475,000 vaccines administered.

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Fully vaccinated people may be mask-less in public as from 1st July

May 24 2021

During today’s press conference addressed by Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne along with Superintendent for Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci, it was revealed that Malta’s mask-wearing restrictions will change as from 1st of July.

Dr Fearne stated that as from 1st July, fully vaccinated individuals will be allowed to be in public without having to wear a mask. However, he went on to state that mask-wearing will remain obligatory in groups of more than 2.

During the conference, Dr. Fearne also stated that the government does not exclude the reintroduction of social and cultural events in the coming months, but it will depend on the country’s vaccination rate.

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Malta has officially reached herd immunity

May 24 2021

Addressing a press conference, Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne announced that Malta has officially reached herd immunity. 70% of the 432,616 eligible adults have received at least the first jab of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Monday 24th May, 474,475 vaccine doses, of which 302,933 were first doses. 180,243 people are fully vaccinated.

Herd immunity provides security against the COVID-19 virus for those who have not yet received their jab because a majority of the population has done so. Vaccination roll-out will still continue for COVID-19 to be completely eradicated but herd immunity could mean a reassessment of many health restrictions and a possible return to normality.

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