"Public health authorities are trying to enforce isolation within our homes especially for the elderly. 11am A video is circulating on social media showing an elderly Maltese man playing a tune on his mandolin. 5.13pmOil prices continue to nosedive. 11.35am Russia will suspend flights to and from the country from Friday and close non-essential shops. 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 Hello friends so how was the vedio . "At all times, but particularly in a crisis like this, media outlets are crucial to ensure people get the truth however difficult it may be to process," Metsola wrote on Twitter. Thank you for following us and supporting Times of Malta. More widespread testing leads to more cases which would otherwise have gone undetected being discovered. MEP Alfred Santis supporting an appeal from the European Trade Union Confederation on extraordinary macroeconomic measures to tackle the COVID-19 emergency. News, sport and opinion from Malta and the world - Times of Malta Archive ARTE Latest National World Opinion Fact-check Community Sport Motoring Business X2 Entertainment Tech Times Poll Do. Assignment. Video, 00:00:30, UK and US walk out on Russia children's rights envoy, Storm Helios hits central Mediterranean. Prime Minister Robert Abela says bars and social clubs will remain closed in February as government plans to introduce new restrictive measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 but these will not include lockdowns and curfews. Read about our approach to external linking. Zach Demarco, Rafel Sammut and Tony Farrugia. The focus should not be on gloves or a mask. 6pm At a news conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced the following measures: - There can be no public gatherings of more than five people. ", 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. Every. Malta and the El Hiblu 3. The PN has been too. Coronavirus: Malta closes all bars and nightclubs | Euronews Nineteen new cases of COVID-19 were identified, the highest one-day total since Malta first confirmed coronavirus infections earlier this month. The story of how three teenage refugees ended up being accused of terrorism in Malta. Spain recorded more than 700 deaths between Tuesday and Wednesday surpassing China in the global death toll - making the country now second to only Italy. 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. If you want to be extra safe, read the letter and then wash your hands immediately. Send us your story tips, ideas and suggestions to newsroom@timesofmalta.com. Latest news on Malta, an island country in the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Libya. Replying to a question by Times of Malta during the virtual press conference, Camilleri said certain police stations may close due to a drop in the work being done there. The 61-year-old patient is still being treated at ITU. 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. 12.29pm Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci is about to give her daily COVID-19 update. 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. Carmelo Camilleri writes on his Facebook wall: "Im coming up to my 90th birthday. 8.35amEU member states leaders used to pose for a family photo every time they got together for EU Council meetings. 5.25pmIn unwelcome news for pet owners, a cat in Belgium has contracted the coronavirus from its sick owner, the Brussels Times has said. Malta and Gozo news on general, debate, world, sports, business, finance and lifestyle news. Taking part is simple - just switch off all the lights for one hour, starting at 8.30pm. UK and US walk out on Russia children's rights envoy. Does Russia have enough soldiers for war? This measure is with immediate effect. 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 . 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. 12.40pmGauci is reiterating that the police can now disperse any groups of five people or more. Audio, 50 minutesThe Documentary Podcast. Maltas superintendent of public health Charmaine Gauci alluded to the tests yesterday, saying that authorities are drafting plans to eventually introduce similar tests locally, to gauge the spread of the pathogen. Expect that to land later this morning - we will of course share it with you as soon as it does. As from today, the police have been granted legal enforcement to break up public gatherings of more than five people, ensuring they stand at least two metres away from each other. Here's a photo of Lidl in ejtun earlier today - the aisles are full, with people getting up early to fill their trolleys. The next storytelling video is due out tomorrow, Saturday, March 28. On Friday he gave his five tips for decision takers facing tough calls in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic. Here's a link to the local Facebook event. The price of citizenship. The former VIP lounge at the Gozo heliport has been converted into the first coronavirus testing hub in Gozo. Malta: the latest coronavirus counts, charts and maps See previous entry. Minister Byron Camilleri, flanked by criminologist Saviour Formosa to his right and acting police commissioner Carmelo Magri to his left. "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. 6.30pmA dire lack of protective gear for health workers battling the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most pressing threats in the fight to prevent deaths, the World Health Organization warned Friday. "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". Malta's bread strike. 10.15amMalta Enterprise has set up a website explaining the various financial aid schemes which the government has introduced to help affected businesses. Malta: The teenagers pulled from the sea and accused of terrorism Stay informed. We've included examples of some such questions in the article, too. EU leaders are holding a video summit today. 12.18pmBeing locked up at home, unable to leave sounds daunting. In a Facebook post, Joslin said he failed to understand the logic how new development and construction works are taking place within a central core area of a village during the epidemic. President of Malta George Vella said that now is the time to move from words to action and do whatever is necessary to use the Maltese language correctly. Please reload player. However they do help in that they prevent the wearer from touching the nose and face with possibly contaminated hands. You've got until Wednesday April 8 to order. The Malta Independent It is the first time ever MEPs will vote by email - to avoid having to gather in one place. Ensure you are eating healthy foods our immune systems need to be in optimal condition during these times. Malta retains first spot in ILGA Europe Ranking in 2022. Copyright 2023 Times of Malta. Spiteri criticised the contradiction of placing part of the population on lockdown whilst thousands of others were still using public transport and going to work in factories. UK and US walk out on Russia children's rights envoy. But many entrepreneurs still have many unanswered questions about the aid packages. 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. We will reopen the schools when we are sure that doing so wont be putting people at risk, Abela said in reply to a young girls question. BOV is already refusing any withdrawals under 500 from within its branches. 9.20amMaltas journalism body has written to the prime minister and urged him to extend financial aid announced earlier this week to journalists and the media sector. 8am More than one in every five Maltese residents have until midnight to stock up on food and supplies and run whatever last-minute errands they need to sort out, with people most at-risk to the coronavirus being ordered into lockdown as of Saturday. Respirators, worn by medical professionals as part of personal protective equipment are different. The next few days and weeks are crucial, Abela must respond to 'OUR' crisis now, not tomorrow.". 1.45pm A taster of what is to come later this evening. Don't miss out! 11.48amMEP Roberta Metsola has backed calls for the media to be helped through this challenging time. Audio, 27 minutesHeart and Soul, Malta: The Island where abortion is a crime. Audio, 27 minutes, Assignment. Send us your suggestions, tips or story ideas at newsroom@timesofmalta.com or tweet me directly at @bertrand.borg. It should be on hand hygiene, he says. It is important that all those who have symptoms call 111 and not go directly to a hub, the health ministry said. And that is a much bigger infection risk. 3pm Transport Malta is suspending all driving lessons as of tomorrow (Saturday), to minimise the risk of spreading the coronavirus. 118 people have recovered in the last 24 hours, and with no new deaths reported the number of active cases has dipped to 741. Lasting from January 1918 to December 1920, it infected 500 million people, then about a quarter of the world's population at the time. Malaysia-based Karex, which makes roughly 20 per cent of the worlds condoms through its brand name Durex, has not been able to manufacture a single one for the past 10 days. 8.05am Two new novel coronavirus swab testing hubs will open in Malta from Thursday. 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. 4pm In China, the people of Wuhan, who have been at the centre of the coronavirus pandemic, are finally seeing a ray of hope more than two months after the city was put under lockdown. 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. Finance Minister Edward Scicluna said that Maltas GDP is likely to fall by 10 per cent this year. There are also shortages of medical equipment such as ventilators. Nurses in England are taking part in what has been described as the biggest walkout so far over pay, Turkish forces have killed the suspected leader of ISIS in Syria, Turkey's president has said, A man has died and several people have been stabbed near a nightclub in Cornwall, The Vatican is involved in a peace mission to try to end the conflict in Ukraine, the Pope has said, British microchip designing giant Arm has filed to sell its shares in the US, Mark Selby has made the first 147 break in a World Championship final latest Crucible news, Watch: Valletta road blocked as seven youths taken to court on terrorism charges, Dramatic Lamborghini Qormi crash leaves at least three cars damaged, Labour lines up singers for Workers Day meeting under the shadow of growing apathy, Fireworks festival ends with a bang and the hum of a 700-drone display, I represent the principles of Labour, not the party | Conrad Borg Manche, Seven Syrian youths charged in court in connection with terrorism, Gozo gap! He noted that the virus had passed from human to animal, rather than vice-versa, and reassured people that we consider the risk to people to be small. 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. Independent Online. 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! The KTP has a form for that, too. 8.25am With people told they have one day to stock up and then lock up, we're told supermarkets are experiencing heavy footfall this morning. 4.32pmGermany, meanwhile, is planning to test 100,000 people to see just how many people have developed immunity to COVID-19. Malta - 9News - Latest news and headlines from Australia and the world A staggering 480 flights scheduled to operate to and from Malta in the coming weeks have been cancelled as passengers grow wary of travel in the face of a COVID-19 resurgence. The country has reported 840 coronavirus cases. This brings the total up to . Places where people must queue up banks or supermarkets, for instance are being helped to introduce crowd control measures to ensure safety. 9.45amSuperintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci will be giving her daily COVID-19 briefing at 12.30pm. 5.10pm Iceland, with a population of 364,000, has 802 confirmed cases and two dead. Click here to sign-in and subscribe via a link sent to your email. - Vulnerable individuals should remain indoors. There was some good news, though: the infection rate continued its downward trend, with the civil protection agency reporting nearly 86,500 confirmed cases in Italy - a 7.4 per cent increase, down from around 8.0 per cent in previous days. 8.10am The big news dominating news headlines this morning is the fact that the USA now has more confirmed coronavirus cases than anywhere else in the world, including China. 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. It is where he was handcuffed by Maltese soldiers and led away to a maximum-security prison. See you at EuroPride 2023! 2. Every component of aggregate demand which is what drives any economy is down. The cost of disinfectants has risen by 300%. Independent journalism costs money. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 1.10pm The government has started providing assistance to a number of sectors suffering because of the COVID-19 crisis. Total Coronavirus Cases Total Cases (Linear Scale) Feb 15, 2020 Jan 16, 2021 Dec 18, 2021 Nov 19, 2022 Apr 11, 2020 Jun 06, 2020 Aug 01, 2020 Sep 26, 2020 Nov 21, 2020 Mar 13, 2021 May 08, 2021 Jul 03, 2021 Aug 28, 2021 Oct 23, 2021 Feb 12, 2022 Apr 09, 2022 Jun 04, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Sep 24 . 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. He has mild symptoms, No. 2. Another proposal would see state aid regulations change to allow member states to introduce assistance to small and medium enterprises and the self-employed. 2023. Its important to take it, One Day at a Time! 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. You can contact the emergency services in Malta by dialling 112. Audio, 15 minutesThe Queen Remembered. 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. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier. 2pm Malta has requested over two million pieces of personal protective equipment as part of the EUs joint procurement procedures. Some 3.3m Americans filed jobless claims last week, more than four times the previous record. The media is an essential component in a living democracy, if we are not supported financially now and in the future we will not be able to function and operate. Copyright 2023 Times of Malta. 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. We will try to answer as many of them by tomorrow morning. 12.56pmCarers who tend to patients in their homes (e.g. If you are a tourist or have questions related to the hotel sector, dial 21692447.If you want to report quarantine abuse, dial 21692447. logarithmic. Yorgen Fenech Being Denied Bail Does Not Breach His - Lovin Malta 2.15pmWill you be joining us from your sofa tomorrow night? The dogs, however, had not displayed any symptoms. 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. An existing account was found for this email address. The University of Malta has just issued some advice about the use and reuse of surgical face masks and respirators. Total Coronavirus Cases in Malta. Major media houses have had to offer a printed and digital products to its readers and a wider audience. One sector the independent media has remained conspicuously absent from the governments radar. As it happened: Lockdown confusion as Malta reaches 139 coronavirus cases 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. 9.40am Veterinary clinics across Malta are facing shortages because of the coronavirus. We will not share your email address with any third parties. Click to get a sign-in link sent to your email. We are told it will be discussing potential new public health measures amid the crisis sparked by COVID-19. 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. We are expecting possible new measures to try to contain the outspread of COVID-19. You can follow parliament online. All rights reserved. The price of citizenship. It's the work of IT adviser Clayton Axisa, who used data from John Hopkins University to put it together. We recently published a revised version of our. 51 new Covid-19 cases registered, as over 400,000 now fully. 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. The Gozo hub will operate from 8am to 2pm while the Pembroke point will operate between 8am and 8pm. You are not alone is the motto behind the newly announced helpline, which will be operated 24/7. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the United Nations and the European Union. So too will their household members. Across Europe, media organisations have been benefiting from state aid for many years now, and not just during troubling times such as these. 4.25pmA single Republican representative is threatening to hold up a $2 trillion stimulus package which US president Donald Trump announced earlier this week. TVMnews+ - TVMi.mt 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. He said officers stationed there would be mobilised to carry out more foot and vehicle patrols in their locality. Shadow Health Minister Stephen Spiteri slammed the governments delayed response to the coronavirus crisis. 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. It has now issued a one-line statement revoking that order, without explanation. 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. 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. But readerGloria Farrugia said he should perform "anything he wants. From Princess to Queen. 1.20pmMichael Borg, who heads Mater Dei Hospitals infectious diseases unit, held a brief online Q&A earlier today. Audio, 50 minutes, Witness History. BOV cashiers will no longer be accepting cash and cheque deposits, the bank has said. Watch it in the video below: 12.21pmBritish prime minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19, his office has said. Malta COVID - Coronavirus Statistics - Worldometer Those plans have now been put on the backburner. This covers masks, gloves, goggles, face shields, surgical masks and overalls. The Commission said it was unjust thatnon-EU persons working in Malta do not receive a pension despite paying National Insurance contributions. 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.