Zurrieq man stabbed after argument suffered grievous injuries

Apr 13 2021

Police were informed yesterday at around 22:30 of an argument which took place in Triq it-Tigrija, Marsa wherein one man was allegedly stabbed. Authorities convened immediately on spot and initial investigations revealed that a 35-year-old man from Zurrieq was stabbed by a 32-year-old man from San Pawl il-Bahar.

A medical team was requested and later transported the man to Mater Dei Hospital for care, where he was certified as having suffered grievous injuries. The search for the aggressor is still underway, as are other investigations related to the case.

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Tourists who received both vaccination doses will be allowed to Malta by 1st June

Apr 13 2021

Speaking on an episode of Popolin, Chief Executive officer at the Malta Tourism Authority Johann Buttigieg stated that Malta will be welcoming those who were vaccinated with both COVID-19 jab doses by June. There will be a waiting period of 10 days after receiving the second dose, after which tourists may visit Malta by providing proof of vaccination.

Buttigieg added that the Tourism Authority is aiming to reopen internal tourism through hotels and bars, among other facilities, by the 1st of June. These plans match up with the Health Authorities measure easing such as school reopening and an aim to have herd immunity by June due to the efficient vaccination rollout in Malta.

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Clayton Bartolo announces Czech Airlines will be flying to and from Malta

Apr 13 2021

Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo announced on Facebook that Czech Airlines have confirmed that they will be allowing flights to and from Malta. The Minister highlighted the importance of connectivity between countries and Malta to boost the economy through tourism after the immense impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This news follows the recent international highlight that Clayton Bartolo’s plan to pay tourists up to €200 for booking holidays in Maltese hotels received. The reopening of Czech Airlines’ connection with Malta pushes forth in opening up and returning to normalcy as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

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EU starts Johnson & Johnson vaccine distribution

Apr 13 2021

The one shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine has begun distribution across EU member states yesterday. The EU bloc is expected to receive 55 million doses of the vaccine by June. Malta will be receiving consignments of the vaccine and revised its date of herd immunity from August to June of this year due to the effective vaccine rollout.

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) granted conditional marketing authorisation for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to be distributed with people aged 18 and over. This makes the Johnson & Johnson the fourth vaccine granted approval by the bloc and the only one shot vaccine so far. As of yesterday 12th April, Malta has administered 244,718 vaccines, of which 71,481 are second doses.

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