163 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours, health authorities said.
There were also 156 recoveries and 3 deaths, meaning that there are now 2,429 active cases in Malta and Gozo. The number of swabs taken over this period was 3,209.
Health authorities advised that during the last 24 hours three men aged 82, 78 and 81 have passed away Mater Dei Hospital while being positive with Covid-19.
57,683 vaccine doses had been administered till yesterday – Wednesday. Health authorities said that of these 18,536 were second doses.
The total number of cases are now up to 20,409. There have been 17,679 recoveries and 301 deaths. 665,335 swab tests have been taken since the start of the pandemic in Malta.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and [1] Control has advised that it will be reporting figures on a weekly basis – every Thursday. As of week 6 it shows that the number of cases recorded for Malta is at 19,945 and the number of deaths showing is 295. The 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 is now 372.74. Malta is currently in 10th position in the EU/EEA and UK. Czechia is at the top with 968.13.
The ECDC said that the above data are collected between Monday and Wednesday for the proceeding week.
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 deceased, 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.