Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci yesterday reassured shoppers that they were highly unlikely to get the virus from walking past somebody in a crowded aisle. Copyright 2023 Times of Malta. "The mask material has pores many times larger than a virus and is not tight fitting to the face," he says. From Princess to Queen. 2pm Malta has requested over two million pieces of personal protective equipment as part of the EUs joint procurement procedures. respiratory problems who needed treatment in last year; suggest that gaming can be a resolution to social, educational, personal or professional problems; suggest that gaming can be an alternative to employment; be a solution to financial concerns or a form of financial investment; suggest that solitary gaming is preferable to social gaming. Saviour Balzan, managing editor of Malta Today added: "The media in general have been passing through a very difficult period. Even though Malta reported just five new cases of the virus on Thursday, Fearne warned that the worst isn't over. If you appreciate the work we do and would like to keep it going, consider donating to Times of Maltaand urging your local MPs to push for the media to be supported during this difficult time. 10.52amHeres another way of keeping your children entertained: beloved author and illustrator Trevor Zahra is narrating stories from his iconic book rajjiet in-Nannu ens online, on the Sunday Circle magazines Facebook page.Zahra has already narrated three stories so far, and theyve gone down a treat, with more than 46,000 views so far. 1.40pm Prof. Charmaine Gauci said five new COVID-19 cases had been confirmed in Malta: three were contracted following overseas travel, two were transmitted locally. 6.30pm We know many are trying to clarify their status and that of their loved ones after the restrictive measures announced. Read about our approach to external linking. 11.35am Russia will suspend flights to and from the country from Friday and close non-essential shops. Nineteen new cases of COVID-19 were identified, the highest one-day total since Malta first confirmed coronavirus infections earlier this month. 5.10pm Iceland, with a population of 364,000, has 802 confirmed cases and two dead. 10am The so-called Spanish flu, 100 years ago was an unusually deadly influenza pandemic. Our reporter Jessica Arena asked Gauci what authorities' best- and worst-case scenarios looked like - but the superintendent of public health dodged the question. TWEET. Constitutional court clears mans 10,000 COVID-19 fine over human rights breach, MediaToday is an independent media house based in Malta. If you wear a mask, at one point you will reach for your face to adjust it or to scratch an itch. Malta's bread strike. 100 Swim from Gozo to Malta in Neil Agiuss open water challenge, Maltese Academic: 1st May Hijacked By PNPL Duopoly No Longer A Celebration But Memorial Of Disillusion, 'For Jean Paul': Mother Of Late 20 Year Old Lays Wreath To Honour Workers Who Lost Their Lives, Gozo Gap! Photo: Shutterstock, Republic Street in Valletta on Wednesday. 10.15amMalta Enterprise has set up a website explaining the various financial aid schemes which the government has introduced to help affected businesses. The police will now be empowered to disperse those crowds and ensure everyone remains a safe distance from each other. 5.39pm UK chief medical officer Chris Whitty has self-isolated after experiencing "symptoms compatible with COVID-19". Government should be transparent about the future of Air Malta - PN Saturday, 15 April 2023, 16:15 Last update: about 5 hours ago The Nationalist Party said Saturday that the government should be honest and transparent about the future of Air Malta after a report was released saying that the plan is to close downthe national. That applies to criminals, too. 11.48amMEP Roberta Metsola has backed calls for the media to be helped through this challenging time. Our journalist Sarah Carabott just caught up with him. "This pandemic could be our death knell. Audio, 9 minutesWitness History, In February 1977 the bakers of Malta went on an unprecedented strike, Southern Europe prepares for high winds and torrential rain. The KTP has a form for that, too. Still current at: 29 April 2023 Updated: 9 December 2022 Latest update: Update to information on Crime ('Safety and Security' page) Before you travel, check the 'Entry requirements' section for. 7pm All pharmacies which are listed on the Sunday and public holidays roster have been instructed to open between 9am and noon , the Chamber of Pharmacists said in a statement. 1.20pmMichael Borg, who heads Mater Dei Hospitals infectious diseases unit, held a brief online Q&A earlier today. 1.15pm Shop and restaurant owners, you have been warned: Customs officials will start inspecting areas of Kirkop, Mqabba, Qrendi, Safi and urrieq to keep an eye on any rule-breaking shops opening against the law. 1.29pm Lots of people are wearing face masks in an attempt to prevent themselves contracting coronavirus. Audio, 15 minutesThe Queen Remembered. Get breaking news on politics, tourism, and its relations with the EU. Sophia Smith Galer explores the strength of feeling around abortion in Malta. The country has reported 840 coronavirus cases. So too will their household members. 11am A video is circulating on social media showing an elderly Maltese man playing a tune on his mandolin. Urging member states to react quickly, Metsola said the cost of inaction or hesitation will be too high a price to pay.. How to keep your hands cleanBorg said he always keeps a bottle of alcohol-based sanitiser in his pocket, to keep his hands clean at all times. Im working hard to remain positively active indoors and strictly follow the health authoritys advice. Witness History. Lasting from January 1918 to December 1920, it infected 500 million people, then about a quarter of the world's population at the time. 118 people have recovered in the last 24 hours, and with no new deaths reported the number of active cases has dipped 8.10am There are an estimated 420,000 COVID-19 cases around the world. Watch it in the video below: 12.21pmBritish prime minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19, his office has said. More than 118,000 people in Malta are preparing for life under lockdown, with people over 65, pregnant women, the chronically ill and anyone they live with ordered to remain home as of Saturday. Sophia Smith Galer explores the strength of feeling around abortion in Malta. Send us your suggestions, tips or story ideas at newsroom@timesofmalta.com or tweet me directly at @bertrand.borg. He warned: "We would otherwise not be able to overcome the pandemic and will have to spend many more weeks indoors.". 7.45pmWe are receiving several questions about the grey areas of the new lockdown measures. TheUSdeath tollhas hit 1,000, according to tracking by The Washington Post. 8am The calendar says it's spring time and we should be enjoying the great outdoors. Malta retains first spot in ILGA Europe Ranking in 2022. if u like this vedio subscribe my youtube channel and press the bell icon . They are fit tested and make a seal and are actually electrical devices that work using the physics of electrostatics to attract and then trap the tiniest of particles inside their non-woven electret polypropylene filters, he says. 6pm At a news conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced the following measures: - There can be no public gatherings of more than five people. Fear in the only EU country where abortion is illegal, Man paralysed in crash still awaiting compensation, US woman denied termination in Malta speaks out, Fears for life of US woman denied abortion in Malta, Youngest ever president elected by EU Parliament, Malta roads body immune from Scot's crash action, Malta becomes first EU nation to legalise cannabis, I'm not a terrorist - just the boy who spoke English, Heart and Soul. The measure was introduced because authorities were noticing people still gathering in groups outdoors, she says. By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy including the use of cookies to enhance your experience. Police officers in France are threatening to stop enforcing the country's lockdown measures unless they get protective equipment. Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne said that partial lockdown measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, could start being lifted in the coming days. ", If you have coronavirus symptoms dial 111 or 2132 4086.If you are stuck abroad and need assistance dial 00356 2204 2200.If you are in quarantine and need help, including food or medicine delivery, dial 2141 1411.If you need education-related advice, dial 2598 1000.If you an older than 60 and need help at home, dial 25903030.If you work in the gaming industry and have questions, dial 25469111. Click to get a sign-in link sent to your email. 8.15pmIt's been a somewhat puzzling end to the day, with sudden changes to lockdown rules and a bizarre Transport Malta U-turn. It should be on hand hygiene, he says. We're being told that will happen a little later today, probably around 2pm. Earlier today, Trump said that he had had a "very good conversation" with China's president Xi Jinping, acknowledging that China had learnt a lot about the coronavirus. He added that even though the workload sometimes got intense, he was rising to the challenge with enthusiasm.While the Prime Minister was continuing to work from Castille, he assured the children he was observing social distancing and taking all the measures the health authorities had recommended to keep him safe. 11.25amOfficial figures just released showed the governments consolidated fund reported a deficit of 98.4 million by the end of February. See you at EuroPride 2023! Here are a couple of real-life examples: 11.53amWe're still waiting for health authorities to issue their fact sheet with more details about the partial lockdown that will come into force as of tomorrow (Saturday) morning. The media needs to be supported with concrete measures that will guarantee its survival. The New York Times has reported that at least one hospital in the city has started treated two patients, instead of one, per ventilator. Latest news on Malta, an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Libya. What Prime Minister Robert Abela needs to appreciate is that we have zero revenues but we are still operating and productive and offering a constant flow of information and analysis. Stay informed. News from Malta in the last 24 hours delivered straight to your inbox every day. Read our summary of the revised lockdown rules. 1.10pm The government has started providing assistance to a number of sectors suffering because of the COVID-19 crisis. The former VIP lounge at the Gozo heliport has been converted into the first coronavirus testing hub in Gozo. Xi said China wanted to share all information and experience with the US. An existing account was found for this email address. 4.32pmGermany, meanwhile, is planning to test 100,000 people to see just how many people have developed immunity to COVID-19. Der Spiegel has reported that a number of top infection research institutes are waiting for approval to begin testing the blood of subjects to see whether they have antibodies against the COVID-19 virus.Antibody tests allow scientists to see whether a person has previously been infected with the virus and developed immunity to it. But that is most likely not the true number, Gauci says. The minister was speaking during a press conference that was, for the first time, held remotely. 12pm Usually around now, we hear from the health authorities about the latest number of coronavirus cases. Its important to take it, One Day at a Time! The ebbu council has even affixed signs to public benches urging people to stop gathering in its popular piazza. In the letter, the Institute of Maltese Journalists noted that the media sector had been given financial aid by various European governments, and urged the Maltese government to do the same. 11.25am Our photographer Matthew Mirabelli snapped these pictures in ebbu and Paola this morning. Here's a link to the local Facebook event. Every component of aggregate demand which is what drives any economy is down. 118 people have recovered in the last 24 hours, and with no new deaths reported the number of active cases has dipped to 741. 12.07pmWithin every crisis lies an opportunity. 4.50pmItaly's coronavirus epidemic could peak in the next few days, experts are predicting, but regional authorities warned the crisis was far from over, as four more frontline doctors died on Friday. Malta 768 About this data Reuters is collecting daily COVID-19 infections and deaths data for 240 countries and territories around the world, updated regularly throughout each day. Why are dams being removed across Europe? Demand for has collapsed as the global economy has tanked, and to add to its woes, Russia and Saudi Arabia are in the throes of a price war, with each producer trying to flood the market as they try to outdo the other. Get the latest news from the BBC in London: Local website with breaking news, sport, weather and travel from the area plus in-depth features, analysis, audio and video coverage; listen to BBC . One cannot even go out in their back yards and gardens because of the dust and noise let alone rest.". A virologist told the Belgian press that the cat had developed symptoms diarrhoea, vomiting and breathing difficulties one week after its owner had. But that is not a real-life setting, he says. 9.15am Several church entities said on Thursday it is becoming increasingly clear that the assistance measures given by the government so far will not be sufficient to ensure that all are able to live with dignity during the coming months. What does it mean to be a citizen? Writing on Facebook, Michael Mangion summed up the thoughts of many: 7.25pm Police said on Thursday evening that a total of 4,238 inspections in relation to quarantine and establishments regulations were to date carried out by its administrative and law enforcement unit. "We cannot be afraid to spend and we cannot hesitate to do whatever it takes to shore up our economies and peoples jobs. 8.45am Today's Times of Malta reports that Malta stands to lose out on an estimated 3 billion in tourist expenditure due to the COVID-19 outbreak, which would send shockwaves through the entire economy. The organisation supports treatment that helps relieve pain and suffering of patients with cancer, motor neurone disease, end of life respiratory, cardiac, renal and liver disease, as well as their families. Don't miss out! Malta - 9News - Latest news and headlines from Australia and the world News Malta Malta The most vaccinated countries on Earth After a lethargic start, Australia has rocketed up the vaccine rankings. The cat is the third animal to be confirmed as infected with COVID-19, after two dogs in Hong Kong tested positive for the virus. This is a great initiative. 2. VALLETTA, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Mediterranean islands of Malta became the latest European nation on Thursday to tighten COVID-19 restrictions as virus numbers hit a new record for a second.