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24 more persons, including a case involving an 80-year-old man, recovered from Covid-19 in the last few hours sothat now the total of those who are truly clear of the virus rose to 150. These patients tested negative 14 days after thelast virus symptoms were present in them and were thus considered as recovered. 12 other persons were foundpositive for the virus after 726 swabs were taken. Among these is an 81-year-old pensioner and 3 more cases at theĦal Far open centre, where a total of 41 persons have so far been found positive for the virus. In Malta there are now290 active cases. At the Mater Dei ITU there is a person on a ventilator, but he is in a good condition. While thenumber of positive cases varies day by day, the health authorities are remaining totally vigilant with regard to theglobal situation in order to follow the planned strategy that keeps in mind a second wave of cases.

MORE RECOVERIES FROM COVID-19

THE ECONOMY WILL RECOVER

The Maltese economy will recover and start growing again next year. In a report, the Central Bank of Maltaemphasised that which international credit agencies and the International Monetary Fund have said with regard toour country, namely that it is currently in a state where it can fiscally manoeuvre. The Central Bank said that the fiscalspace created in the last few years, together with the Central European Bank’s monetary stimulus, will help to reduceCovid-19’s negative impact on the Maltese economy. According to this report, the financial and fiscal measuresannounced by the government to assist the private sector will also help to mitigate the negative impact of thepandemic. The Central Bank will continue evaluating the situation and contribute to the necessary actions that needto be taken.

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No one was caught gathering in groups of more than 3 persons in public places yesterday during the continuouspatrols that the police are doing. Furthermore, no one was caught breaking obligatory quarantine during the 613inspections carried out in the last 24 hours. The appeal remains that everyone should be responsible and cooperatewith the directives being given by the authorities.

Note: The number of persons caught yesterday in groups of more than 3 in public places was 27 and not 43 asinadvertently reported in yesterday’s issue.

INSPECTIONS

A number of measures were taken at Mount Carmel Hospital in order to further safeguard residents’ health. Everynew patient entering the hospital is being tested for Covid-19 and is being kept at a specially designated place untilthe test result comes out. Those who are negative are still being given physchiatric in specially designated wardsin order to ensure that symptomless patients do not spread the virus among vulnerable patients in chronic wards.Specially designated places have also been created in the hospital for Covid-19 patients, for those underquarantine and those recovering from the virus.

BOLSTERING MOUNT CARMEL

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ŻFINMALTA FOR YOU

If you want to do some exercise, join ŻfinMalta which is giving virtual ballet lessons to all those who are interested.The lessons are taking place every Sunday at 6pm. If you are interested, regardless of age, send an email oninfo@zfinmalta.org with the subject line ‘Ballet class with ŻfinMalta’. After this you will receive an email withinstructions on what to do in order to join this virtual session. Enjoy!

CHALLENGES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

The challenges brought about by Covid-19 have been transformed into a new learning opportunity for Maritime MTwhich has been expanding on blended learning methods in order to continue teaching and training persons in themaritime sector. The students are learning through a variety of methods, from traditional ones which are beingdelivered digitally, simulations, digital asssessment and resources so that one can learn and be trained at their ownpace. Maritime MT is collaborating with similar institutions around the world in order to globalize its students’experience, this while also working to become the first global institution of this kind through franchising.

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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

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