126 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours, and with 139 recoveries, making the number of active cases at 2,068. There were again less than 3,000 swabs taken, with 2,686 over this period.
Authorities said that today’s cases are “still being investigated.” From yesterday’s 102 cases; 20 were family members of previously known cases, 11 were contacts of positive work colleagues, 6 cases were from direct contacts with other positive cases, 7 were from social gatherings with other positive cases and 1 case was imported. Details were not given for the other outstanding 57 sporadic cases.
This takes the total number of cases up to 10,101. There have been 7,887 recoveries and now 146 deaths, the Ministry said. 433,468 swab tests have been taken since the start of the pandemic in Malta.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and [1] Control, has not as yet updated its figures for today, and is showing that the number of cases recorded is at 9,873 and the number of deaths showing as 137. The 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 for Malta, is 331.7. Malta is currently in 22nd position in the EU/EEA and UK. Luxembourg is at the top with 1212.9, followed by Croatia with 1053.0.
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.