The Superintendent of Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci addressed a press conference to give the latest updates on the coronavirus cases in Malta and Gozo.
Highlights from the press conference;
5 new coronavirus cases
Malta’s total up to 134
3 of the new cases were travel-related
2 of the new cases locally transmitted
No deaths reported
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13:46 We will soon update you the highlights of the press conference.
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13:46 The press conference ends here.
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13:44 No deaths have been reported and no coronavirus cases in elderly homes were confirmed either.
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13:42 She said that at this stage authorities are not conducting tests that check the immunity system of the person that may have carried the virus in the past. She said that at this stage this is not needed.
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13:41 The Superintendent of Public Health is giving an explanation of the types of test available for authorities to confirm coronavirus cases.
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13:37 Prof. Gauci has reiterated her appeal to avoid social gatherings.
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13:36 The Superintendent of Public Health said that the opening of new swabbing centres is a strategy to contain the virus.
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13:35 Prof. Gauci said that quarantine applies to everyone who arrives in Malta including truck drivers who arrive in Malta.
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13:35 Journalists are invited to ask questions.
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13:34 Prof. Charmaine Gauci said that the more tests are carried out the more health authorities will continue to confirm cases.
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13:33 Total of coronavirus cases in Malta; 134
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13:32 2 of the new cases were locally transmitted: Maltese man, aged 23. He was in a cluster of other 2 people. A woman, aged 26.
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13:30 3 cases are travel-related: A Greek woman residing in Malta, Maltese woman aged 60, another Maltese woman aged 60 tested positive.
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13:29 5 new cases confirmed.
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13:28 The Superintendent of Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci will address a press conference to give the latest updated on coronavirus cases in Malta and Gozo.
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13:27 Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog.
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