Update: 49 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours and 5 new recoveries, health authorities have said on social media. This was the second highest number since March when the Pandemic started, when 52 was recorded on the highest day.
During a later briefing the Superintendent of Public Health Prof Charmaine Gauci explained that patients today included one child who had attended summer school.
There is an 84-year old person in IDU with underlying health conditions, who is not in good state of health, there are also a further 3 cases in IDU at Mater Dei. There are 4 patients in St Thomas Hospital and 7 in Boffa.
She said that the cases were made up of asymptomatic, some others had light symptoms. However she pointed out that the majority of the cases were in the young age group, including students from English Language Schools.
Prof Gauci said that a number of clusters had been identified where people have been mixing together, such as 20 for the hotel party, 33 from the St Venera Feast and 33 from Paceville bars and clubs.
There have also been Sporadic cases, where they could not identify the source and she stressed that control was needed within the community.
Contact tracing is ongoing where possible for all cases.
Answering questions from the media Prof Gauci said that health authorities would be continuously monitoring the situation, and decision would be made when necessary.
She once again stressed that the public should adhere social distancing measures and the mandatory wearing of masks. Prof Gauci also appealed to the various entertainment establishments to cooperate with inspectors.
There are now 311 active cases, with 995 cases in total. 675 have recovered and there have been 9 deaths.
1,717 swab tests were taken over the past 24-hours, with 138,430 swabs taken since the start.
Public Health Authorities said that anyone who needs to take a test should call 111 to set an appointment, even if they do not have any symptoms. It is to be noted that due to the large volume of calls, it can take some time to get through.
All 3 swabbing centres are open every day, including the one in Gozo, however appointments must be made.