Another record number of Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours, with 362 new cases reported from from 4,146 swab tests health authorities said, which is a 8.7% positivity rate. This second time in a week there has been over 300 daily cases.

There were also 230 recoveries and 4 new deaths reported. Health authorities advised that during the last 24 hours, two women aged 68 and 76 and two men aged 75 and 64 have passed away at Mater Dei Hospital, all while being positive with Covid-19.

The number of swabs taken over this period was 4,146 – rapid tests are now being included in the daily total.

86,854 vaccine doses had been administered till yesterday – Wednesday. Health authorities said that of these 30,329 were second doses.

The total number of cases are now up to 23,558. There have been 20,135 recoveries and 325 deaths.

713,482 swab tests have been taken since the start of the pandemic in Malta.

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has advised that it will be reporting figures on a weekly basis – every Thursday. As of week 8, updated on 4th March, it shows that the number of cases recorded for Malta is at 22,657 and the number of deaths showing is 316. The 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 is now 527.05. Malta is currently in 2nd position in the EU/EEA. Czechia is at the top with 1395.10.

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.

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