121 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the past 24-hours with 55 recoveries, there are now 1,770 active cases. Health authorities said, today’s cases are “still being investigated.”
Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci, in her weekly update today said that there are currently 44 actives cases in Gozo out of the total of 1,770 cases. This is a sharp increase from the 18 reported last Friday. There are no patients with Covid-19 in Gozo General Hospital.
She also stressed how important it is to wear masks correctly, the mouth and nose must be covered and the mask should fit tightly, she reiterated that visors are not enough on their own, and must be used in conjunction with a mask.
The average age of patients with the Covid-19 virus in the past week is 38, Prof Gauci said. She noted that the average age of those contracting the virus is 25-34, adding that this highlights how social gatherings were contributing to the spread and remain an issue.
Hospitals in Malta have patients at Mater Dei: with 12 in ITU, 5 in IDU and 22 in other wards, 25 at Boffa, 16 at St Thomas, 1 in Karin Grech and 1 at Mount Carmel.
The total number of cases are now up to 5,258 There have been 3,439 recoveries and 49 deaths, the Ministry said. There were 2,685 swab tests taken, with 311,475 having been taken since the start.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and [1] Control – is showing figures for Malta up to this morning and not including today’s so the 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000, is 330.5 with the number of cases showing as 5,137 and 49 deaths. Malta is currently in eleventh position in the EU/EEA and UK. Czechia is at the top with 1148.5
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.