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In the last 2 days, 9 more persons recovered from Covid-19 so that the number of those who have recovered from thevirus is now 465. From 3,189 tests which took place in the last 2 days, 26 came back positive, of whom 16 did not haveany symptoms. Among the cases there are 2 two-year-old children, 7 healthcare workers, 2 hospital patients, and 1resident at a home for the elderly. The number of active cases is 113. In this transition phase towards the road tonormality, the health authorities are increasing the number of tests so that they identify early on positive cases,especially those without symptoms. The success that Malta has made in controlling the spread is owed to everyone’ssacrifice. We entered this pandemic together and we will exit this challenge together. Our country will remaindoing well.

A PHASE OF TRANSITION

LOWEST DEATH RATE

Among all European Union countries, Malta has the lowest rate of deaths or of persons who are in a critical statebecause of Covid-19. Statistics show those who died or are still in a serious condition in Malta is 1.3% of all thosefound positive, when the European Union average is 11.3%. After Malta there is Slovakia (2.1%) and Latvia (2.4%).With 17%, Belgium has the highest death rate or that of persons who are using a ventilator. Apart from the fact that,per capita, Malta has carried out among the highest number of tests for the virus, our country is among 4 EU countrieswhere only 1% of the population tested positive for Covid-19. Statistics show that in Malta, 17 from every 100 personshave still not recovered, while the European average rate is that of 28 persons from every hundred.

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Baxter, which already employs 500 persons, will employ another 100 workers. In fact, in the span of two months,it increased production by 20% and extended its operations to offer more medical products to local and foreignhospitals. The government will continue to help companies so that, like Baxter, they can transform challenges intoopportunities. The manufacturing industry is and remains vital for economic activity in the country and in times likethese it has shown its agility and flexibility to adjust to the new reality. Soon, a number of new economic measureswill be announced to stimulate all economic sectors and to provide a greater sense of trust in the future.

TRUST

Operators in the tourism industry reacted positively to the protocols governing the reopening of a number of diverseestablishments, including restaurants, from Friday 22nd May. After the announcement of these protocols on Mondayevening and during the day on Tuesday, 157 operators in the hospitality sector asked MTA inspectors to visit theirestablishments to make the necessary verifications so that they can obtain a certificate which shows that they are inconformity with these protocols. Our country looks forward to the reopening of the tourism industry. For certificationor assistance, one may call MTA on 2169 2447 or via email on tourismcovid-19helpline@visitmalta.com

TOURISM

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VIRTUAL HALF MARATHON

In order to make up for the cancelled half marathon which takes place every year in Xagħra, Gozo, the organiserswill launch a virtual run based on a new route. The half marathon will still take place next April, and those who areinterested should apply on the site Active #RunGozo Virtual. All that one has to do is to then record their run on theapp (such as Strava and Fitbit) and upload the run on the Active website. The competition closes at the end of nextJune, with the winners being chosen in a random manner and announced on social platforms.

INSPECTIONS

For two days running no one was found in groups of more than 4 persons in public places, as per the legal noticeissued by the government. No one was found breaking obligatory quarantine during the 1,162 inspections carried outin the last 48 hours. The appeal remains that everyone should be responsible and cooperate with the directives beingissued by the authorities.

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HELPLINES

2598 1000 – For those who have queries about the educational sector

80074313/79307307 – For those who have difficulties regarding blood donation

2204 2800 – For foreign citizens who wish to be repatriated

2169 2447 – For hoteliers and tourists who have queries about theannounced measures

2590 3030 – For elderly people without means of assistance who require medicine,ready meals, or food products (fruit and vegetables)

2546 9111 – For those who work in the gaming industry.

21411 411 – For those in mandatory quarantine who require food andmedical provisions

144 – For those who require information about the measures of the financialpackage which are administered by Malta Enterprise

153 – For those who require information about the measures of the financialpackage which are administered by the Department of Social Security

1772 – For those who are feeling lonely

1770 – Helpline for emotional support and mental wellbeing

1575 – For employees to ask about wages and employment conditions

2545 1111 – For Mater Dei, Boffa Hospital, and Sir Anthony Mamo healthcare workers

2364 5002 – For Primary Health Care, Gozo General Hospital, andMount Carmel employees

1576 – For employers to ask about wages and employment conditions

2294 4511/2294 4504 – To report breaches of regulations regarding public healthand Covid-19 to the Police

2204 2200 – For Maltese residents who are stranded in another country andwish to return to Malta

7974 7974 – For legal assistance in cases of domestic violence

111 – For those who experience symptoms of COVID-19 or those who requirefurther information