19 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours, with 37 recoveries, health authorities advised that once again, today’s new cases are still being investigated.

It was again noted that migrants who reside in “closed centres,” this time 27, have also tested positive in the last 24-hours. Therefore the total number is 46 positive cases.

Prof Charmaine Gauci during her weekly update today, said that there are currently 11 active cases in Gozo, up from the 9 reported on Wednesday.

She pointed out however, that this does not mean that the cases were contracted in Gozo.

Prof Gauci said that there are 6 patients in IDU at Mater Dei, 1 of them is in critical condition. 1 patient is in ITU and 2 in other wards at Mater Dei.

In total there are 37 patients in hospital, the remaining include 14 at St Thomas Hospital, 8 in Mount Carmel Hospital and 6 at Boffa.

She explained that around 20% of cases are asymptomatic, with most being treated at home.

She stressed that social distancing must be maintained, and masks should not be removed when talking to other people, which has been seen happening on many occasions.

There is a rise in cases coming from family clusters, Prof Gauci said and appealed to the public to cooperate with health authories

1,869 swab tests were taken during this time period, with 198,883 having been taken since the start.

There are now 406 active cases, with 1,984 cases in total. 1,565 have recovered and there have been 13 deaths.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control up to 10am this morning is showing that for Malta, not including today’s figures, the 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 is 92.4 with the number of cases at 1,965.

Malta is in joint third position with Croatia who also has 92.4 in the EU/EEA and UK. Spain is at the top with 235.6 followed by France with 105.0.

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 swabbing centres are open every day, including the one in Gozo, however appointments must be made on the above number.

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