79 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours, with 79 recoveries and 3 more deaths registered, making the total number of active cases now 1,898. The number of swabs taken over this period was 2,909.

Authorities said that today’s cases are “still being investigated.” From yesterday’s 40 cases; 18 were family members of previously known cases, 5 were contacts of positive work colleagues, 3 cases were from direct contacts with other positive cases. Details were not given for the other outstanding 14 sporadic cases.

This takes the total number of cases up to 10,778. There have been 8,720 recoveries and now 160 deaths, the Ministry said. 453,271 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 10,699 and the number of deaths showing as 157. The 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 is 285.1 Malta is currently in 23rd position in the EU/EEA and UK. Luxembourg is at the top with 1199.7, followed by Croatia with 1149.0

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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