121 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours and 144 recoveries, making the total number of active cases now 1,856. The number of swabs taken over this period was 3,033.

Authorities said that today’s cases are “still being investigated.” From yesterday’s 96 cases; 19 were family members of previously known cases, 14 were contacts of positive work colleagues, 8 cases were from direct contacts with other positive cases and 2 cases were from social gatherings with other positive cases. Details were not given for the other outstanding 53 sporadic cases.

This takes the total number of cases up to 11,101 There have been 9.079 recoveries and now 166 deaths, the Ministry said. 461,770 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 is at 10,980 and the number of deaths showing as 166. The 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 is 299.7 Malta is currently in 23rd position in the EU/EEA and UK. Croatia is at the top with 1194.3.

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.

The Ministry of Health, while offering its condolences to the relatives of the families who have passed away, 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.

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