The authorization to view this stream was issued to another IP. Consumption and investment in capital are in freefall, Zammit notes in a Times of Malta piece published today. Audio, 50 minutes, Witness History. 11.40am Frontex, the EU's border patrol agency, has just produced a graphic to track the temporary restrictions put in place throughout the EU, Schengen Area and the UK. 4.32pm Quick reminder: world-famous tenor Joseph Calleja will be performing live from his living room in 30 minutes, as a morale-booster for people in Malta and elsewhere as they live through the ongoing crisis. But that is not a real-life setting, he says. Many architects might be wondering what they should do if they are responsible for sites which pose a significant danger if works were to be suddenly halted. We will not share your email address with any third parties. Who'd ever have thought of seeing a graphic like this in peace time? 5.13pmOil prices continue to nosedive. The Commissioner says that the fake allegations were aimed to frame up senior individuals at YMCA The CEO and another top official were Valletta Green Festival opens as capital gets the garden treatment, Robert Abela is expected to address a meeting at Freedom Square outside parliament as the Labour Party lines up singers for its annual Workers Day celebration, MediaToday is an independent media house based in Malta. 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. "The chronic global shortage of personal protective equipment is now one of the most urgent threats to our collective ability to save lives," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a virtual news conference in Geneva.The EU is using joint procurement to secure large quantities of PPE for member states, ensuring countries do not fight among themselves for equipment and keeping prices low. Click to get a sign-in link sent to your email. Other questions directed at the Prime Minister concerned how he was coping with all the work, whether he would consider making the day that this was all over a national feast day and what he loved most about the country.Feast days were far from his mind at the current moment, he replied. Video, 00:00:55Storm Helios hits central Mediterranean, The Documentary Podcast. If they do not have someone to delegate responsibilities to, they should then fill in the relevant form provided by the KTP. "I therefore call upon government to set up as soon as possible a financial package that can prop up the fourth estate in this crisis". They must be supported.". 1.20pmMichael Borg, who heads Mater Dei Hospitals infectious diseases unit, held a brief online Q&A earlier today. 12.47pmGauci is reassuring people about lockdown restrictions that come into force tomorrow. 3. Copyright MediaToday Co. 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News - The Malta Independent It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations and the European Union. Finance Minister Edward Scicluna said that Maltas GDP is likely to fall by 10 per cent this year. Stop worrying about letters or parcelsBorg says hes seen a video doing the rounds online, in which the virus was shown to survive 74 hours on a tabletop. an expert has told our journalist Sarah Carabott. When washing or cleaning your hands, you need to ensure all parts of your hands are being cleaned. 8.15pmIt's been a somewhat puzzling end to the day, with sudden changes to lockdown rules and a bizarre Transport Malta U-turn. We are sorry, but the email address you entered does not appear to be valid. Russia will shut all cafes and restaurants for one week as of Saturday. That is not the only change in rules: according to the fact sheet, which was issued in Maltese, people ordered into lockdown can also leave the house for a range of other reasons, besides attending medical appointments: to buy food, medicines and other necessities, and to attend to absolutely essential or urgent needs. 10.59amHeres a horrific story from Iran: nearly 300 people have died in the country after they ingested methanol in the false belief that it kills the COVID-19 virus. We're trying to clarify some grey areas ourselves. We will share a link when it's about to begin. We don't have an account for this email address. Nine people have died and two are . MaltaToday.com.mt - News / Court & Police Casino dealer admits to colluding with players in bid to share profits Baccarat card dealer tampered with some games to allow players to win and then shared the profit Man acquitted over 2014 drug trafficking charges 6.50pm The European Commission may allow EU member states to divert funds allocated for other projects into the health and economic sectors.The suggestion was made during a ministerial video conference led by Croatia, which currently holds the presidency seat of the Council of the EU. But many entrepreneurs still have many unanswered questions about the aid packages. Minister Byron Camilleri, flanked by criminologist Saviour Formosa to his right and acting police commissioner Carmelo Magri to his left. 12.49pmThere have been instances when Gauci has announced cases in which the patient first identified symptoms several days earlier. The cost of disinfectants has risen by 300%. It is important that all those who have symptoms call 111 and not go directly to a hub, the health ministry said. 1.45pm Of the cases, 14 are being kept at Mater Dei Hospital's Infectious Diseases Unit, and another 18 at St Thomas Hospital. The price of citizenship. 1.59pm The health authorities aren't the only people giving daily Facebook live broadcasts. I ll make vedios on germany as well as whol. The dogs, however, had not displayed any symptoms. You can unsubscribe whenever you want. She says this is because many people do not even realise that they are carrying the virus and take a long time to report it to the 111 helpline. Video: Joseph Calleja. That applies to criminals, too. We'll be back on Friday. 3.33pmIt's not often discussed, but it's worth highlighting: smoking increases your risk of coronavirus infection, because bringing a cigarette to your lips means your hands are regularly in close proximity to your mouth. Another proposal would see state aid regulations change to allow member states to introduce assistance to small and medium enterprises and the self-employed. 51 new Covid-19 cases registered, as over - The Malta Independent Get the day's top headlines delivered to your inbox. 12.56pmCarers who tend to patients in their homes (e.g. A lot of ideas being bandied about are misguided, the professor says. What does it mean to be a citizen? Fearne said if the decline of new cases is sustained, measures will start being lifted, but warned that certain restrictions will remain in place until a vaccine is found. Registered Office: Standard House, Birkirkara Hill, St. Julians, STJ 1149, Malta. 12.45pm The daily COVID-19 health briefing will be given at 1.30pm. The Greens said that the country has a duty toensure a decent standard of living for all. He said officers stationed there would be mobilised to carry out more foot and vehicle patrols in their locality. You can contact the emergency services in Malta by dialling 112. Malta (Travel Restrictions, COVID Tests & Quarantine Requirements The 61-year-old patient is still being treated at ITU. or By clicking 'Sign in and Subscribe' you agree to us subscribing you to our newsletter in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.Emails, which may be sent daily or less frequently, may include marketing elements. Audio, 23 minutesAssignment. LATEST NEWS ON COVID-19 IN MALTA 10,000 fine for COVID quarantine breach is null, judge rules Court & Police 8 March 2023, 3:36pm 12 Comments Constitutional court clears man's 10,000 COVID-19 fine over human rights breach Health 6 October 2022, 11:28am [WATCH] COVID Omicron and influenza vaccines to be administered on annual basis National Carmelo Camilleri writes on his Facebook wall: "Im coming up to my 90th birthday. 4.35pm Health Minister Chris Fearne will be addressing a news conference at 5.30pm. 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. A 28-year-old Greek national who returned to Malta on March 19; A 60-year-old traveller who returned from the UK on March 13; A Maltese health worker who returned from the UK on March 20; A 23-year-old Maltese man who had a family member who had tested positive for COVID-19; A 26-year-old Maltese woman who experienced symptoms on March 20 when she was at work. Social partners unanimously backed a financial stimulus package which the government announced yesterday, though the PN opposition argued that the deal did not go far enough and left entire sectors and tens of thousands of workers on the brink of ruin. MaltaToday.com.mt - News You will also find links to all Maltese newspapers, live Maltese stations and radio stations. Support Times of Malta for the price of a coffee. Scientists back meat diet, call for end to vegetarian, vegan zealotry. In the meantime, Claire Caruana has put together some of the most frequently asked questions you've been asking us, together with some answers. The minister was speaking during a press conference that was, for the first time, held remotely. So too will their household members. Shadow Health Minister Stephen Spiteri slammed the governments delayed response to the coronavirus crisis. The country the worlds third-largest exporter of rice - will continue to fulfil existing contracts but has said it will not enter into new deals for now. Clayton completed the visualisation on Wednesday, which means it ends with Italy in the lead. More widespread testing leads to more cases which would otherwise have gone undetected being discovered. 42 Covid positive patients are currently being treated at Mater Dei Hospital, four of whom are in the hospitals Intensive Therapy Unit. The former VIP lounge at the Gozo heliport has been converted into the first coronavirus testing hub in Gozo. Another testing hub will operate from the Luxol Grounds in Pembroke. Thank you Joseph Calleja for a small pleasure during these worrying times.". "With reference to Transport Maltas latest press release about the closing down of authorised car showrooms, this decision is being revoked with immediate effect," the transport regulator said. MEP Alfred Santis supporting an appeal from the European Trade Union Confederation on extraordinary macroeconomic measures to tackle the COVID-19 emergency. If you are a tourist or have questions related to the hotel sector, dial 21692447.If you want to report quarantine abuse, dial 21692447. 9.31am Hospice Malta will once again be selling Easter eggs to raise money for its services. Additional advice and information on COVID-19 can be found as follows: COVID-19 Public Health Helpline: 111. Local - The Malta Independent Call 1772 if youre feeling alone, isolated, or just in need of sharing your emotions with someone else. Why are dams being removed across Europe? Keep active and eat healthy foodIf you have a treadmill, use it. Spiteri said if Maltas borders had been closed earlier, the country would not be facing as many virus cases. This group includes those who are: The minister said the pattern of COVID-19 is shifting from imported cases to predominantly locally-transmitted cases. Video, 00:00:45, Southern Europe prepares for high winds and torrential rain, The Queen Remembered. You can order online or by calling 79009616. There are also shortages of medical equipment such as ventilators. #visitmalta The Malta Tourism Authority assumes no liability for any third party activities featured on its website, and is not responsible for any acts or omissions of the parties listed herein. 8.35amEU member states leaders used to pose for a family photo every time they got together for EU Council meetings. But that should not stop spring hunting season, hunters believe. Any affected people who have nobody to help them buy food, tend to their animals, or who are unable to work remotely will be able to apply for a special dispensation to exclude them from the lockdown rules. Also, on Friday, Prof. Michael Borg, head of Infection Control at Mater Dei Hospital, will hold a 15-minute live transmission on Facebook, starting at 10am. Heres an English-language summary of what Borg emphasised:1. It's the work of IT adviser Clayton Axisa, who used data from John Hopkins University to put it together. You can unsubscribe whenever you want. 4.30pm Earlier we linked up to the video of Carmelo Pace, the 89-year-old who resorts to his mandolin to keep him company in difficult times. Over 65s, pregnant women, people with chronic conditions ordered to stay in from Saturday; Public gatherings of more than five people to be stopped at once; Five new COVID-19 cases registered in Malta; Health authorities warn the worse isn't over; Media houses among organisations warning about disastrous consequences. 4.25pmA single Republican representative is threatening to hold up a $2 trillion stimulus package which US president Donald Trump announced earlier this week. We're being told that will happen a little later today, probably around 2pm. Kindly check your inbox after sign-up to confirm subscription. Our reporter Jessica Arena asked Gauci what authorities' best- and worst-case scenarios looked like - but the superintendent of public health dodged the question. The number of deaths was estimated to be at least 50 million worldwide. A quarter of world's population is now living under lockdown because of the COVID-pandemic. An existing account was found for this email address. Malta is the worlds 10th smallest country, and became a republic in 1971. 8.10am There are an estimated 420,000 COVID-19 cases around the world. Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri said that the force was bracing itself for more crime in the coming weeks. Malta - Department of Foreign Affairs 3.30pm The Malta Gaming Authority has reminded its licensees that, all commercial communications must be socially responsible, especially in light of the current situation. Hes seen the price of face masks go up from 0.60c to 3.80 each. 12.52pmWeve reported concerns about large crowds gathered at bus stops in the morning. I now spend two hours a day trying to track down face masks and sanitiser online, says Kevin Camilleri, who owns Pets Veterinary Clinic in abbar. The New York Times has reported that at least one hospital in the city has started treated two patients, instead of one, per ventilator. 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 . Please click 'Create Account and Subscribe' to create a new account and subscribe to our email alerts. 10,000 fine for COVID quarantine breach is null, judge rules And Robert Cutajar called for more involvement of local councils by empowering them to use local wardens to enforce regulations being issued by the health authorities such as people congregating in public places. 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 morning. Smoking also makes you more vulnerable to complications should you get sick with the virus, since it weakens your lungs - the very organ the COVID-19 virus attacks. UK deaths rise to 465, out of 9,500 confirmed cases. Gauci said the condition of a 61-year-old patient who was being treated at ITU has improved. 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. Chinas authorities say travel restrictions on the city of 11 million will be lifted on April 8. On prisons Beppe Fenech Adami recommended opening temporary prisons to ease overcrowding, segregating elderly inmates and those with health problems and allowing inmates who are approaching the end of their jail term, to be held under house arrest and be monitored by a tracking device. PN MP Mario Galea called for the immediate setting up of a 24/7 helpline for people suffering from mental problems due to the isolation measures and anxiety about the virus. 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. We've included examples of some such questions in the article, too. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by a specially-appointed board, Gauci says. Its important to take it, One Day at a Time! The USA has since overtaken it and is now the country with the most COVID-19 cases. 11.40am The Kamra tal-Periti has published a notice with guidance for all architects and civil engineers who, as of Saturday, will have to remain indoors. The company however said it needed passengers to cooperate with social distancing recommendations and to board buses calmly and safely. 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. The transport regulator had ordered issued instructions to driving instructors just last week, but it seems they're now taking no chances and are cancelling lessons altogether until further notice. Europol has released a report looking at what it calls 'pandemic profiteering'. The government needs to understand that protecting media companies ultimately means protecting the countrys democracy.. A crowded bus stop, with little room to respect social distancing guidelines. The Documentary Podcast. Keep in mind that there are many questions which we do not have answers to yet. We will be identifying the most frequently asked questions and doing our best to answer them later this morning. Those plans have now been put on the backburner. The institute will be compiling queries to discuss them with Malta Enterprise. The chances of being infected through a letter or parcel are close to zero, he says. 2. 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