97 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours, with 107 recoveries, 2 more deaths were also noted. This makes the number of active cases now at 1,973. There were 2,907 swabs taken over this period.

In a separate statement, the Health Ministry advised that two more people have died while being positive with Covid-19.

A 69-year old man, who tested positive for Covid-19 on the 21st of November, passed away late last night at Mater Dei Hospital.

The second person was an 81-year old man who was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on the 18th of November and also passed away this morning at the St Vincent de Paul Residence.

The Ministry of Health, while offering its condolences to the relatives of the families, called on the public to continue to follow the preventive measures so that we can protect the most vulnerable in our society – This includes wearing of masks, social distancing and hand hygiene.

Health Authorities said that today’s cases are “still being investigated.” From yesterday’s 103 cases; 22 were family members of previously known cases, 8 were contacts of positive work colleagues, 2 cases were from direct contacts with other positive cases and 2 were from social gatherings with other positive cases. Details were not given for the other outstanding 69 sporadic cases.

This takes the total number of cases up to 10,520. There have been 8,396 recoveries and now 151 deaths, the Ministry said. 445,394 swab tests have been taken since the start of the pandemic in Malta.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, is showing that the number of cases recorded for Malta up to yesterday is at 10,423 and the number of deaths showing as 149. The 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 is 305.9 Malta is currently in 22nd position in the EU/EEA and UK. Luxembourg is at the top with 1181.8, followed by Croatia with 1154.1.

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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