WHO expresses concerns over COVID-19 Europe surge

Nov 21 2021

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed immense worry about the resurgent spread of COVID-19 all across Europe.

As the entire continent battles a fresh wave of infections, regional director Dr Hans Kluge wanted that 500,000 more deaths could be recorded by march 2022 unless urgent action is taken. Speaking to BBC, Kluge said that an increase in mask wearing could be the first solution. This warning follows several nations reporting high infection rates and many reinstating nation or partial lockdowns.

Many factors could have contributed to the surge such as the winter season, insufficient vaccine coverage and the regional dominance of the Delta variant. Kluge called for an increased vaccine uptake and the implementation of basic health measures to help control the situation.

This follows protests sparking up in Austria after the country made vaccination mandatory by next February as well as introducing a nation wide lockdown for all. Slovakia and Czech Republic have also introduced fresh restrictions on those unvaccinated.

As for Malta, the vaccination rollout allowed Health authorities to not introduce any new restrictions. None were removed however, with active cases also rising. Focus was instead moved onto hospitalisation and deaths.

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12th edition of the President’s Solidarity Fun Run kicks off with a twist!

Thousands participate in the 12th edition of the President’s Solidarity Fun Run

Nov 21 2021

The 12th edition of the President’s Solidarity Fun Run kicked off today at 10am with a twist. This year’s fun run will take place in separate towns and cities all across Malta due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the health restrictions in place.

Despite this, the fun run still aims to help those in need, with President George Vella expressing his satisfaction in a social media post that thousands will be participating in the wonderful initiative.

‘My wife Miriam and I will be part of the people and other leaders of Malta in order to raise the necessary funds for the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation and have a wonderful time together.

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1 out of 10 Maltese have diabetes despite not many knowing about it

One out of 10 Maltese have diabetes despite not many knowing about it

Nov 21 2021

One in every 10 adults in Malta suffer from diabetes, statistics from the Diabetes Centre show. The Centre’s head Professor Stefan Fava said that despite this, the majority of these people are not even aware of this problem.

Speaking to TVM after addressing a national conference against the disease, he said that if a person eats too many fatty foods and sweets without exercise, the person is placing their health at massive risk. He highlighted how healthy foods need to be more accessible even for those without financial means.

It is estimated that there are 40,000 persons in Malta with diabetes, with the doctor saying that the fact that we have 10% of persons suffering from it gives Malta one of the highest rates among the adult population.

One of the major causes of diabetes is obesity, with Prof Fava stressing that those reducing obesity are assisting in the fight against the condition. He said that the state needs to do its utmost to control such a problem as this costs the government millions of euros annually.

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€1,500 fine for woman who attacked Eve Borg Bonello on Facebook

Nov 21 2021

A woman who left a ruthless comment on Facebook against PN activist Eve Borg Bonello has been fined €1,500.

She also received a six month prison sentence suspended for four years after posting the comment aimed at the head of youth branch Team Start. Bonello revealed that she sought justice through the court system as she felt that such behaviour is unacceptable.

The comment was posted on the activist’s social media after she gave a speech during a 2019 protest which took place after Yorgen Fenech’s arrest.

The activist had, during her speech, accused former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat of stealing her future. Bonello, who was 16 at the time, reported the woman to the police. She was found guilty of issuing threats and hate speech.

Another man was given a conditional discharge and fined a total of €300 after he left a comment on her social media saying she should ‘take a mug of chamomile tea and not wake up.’

‘These people will never win, they will never silence us, I’m staying in our country and continuing our fight for justice until my last breath.’

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Photo Source: Eve Borg Bonello FB