313 Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the past 24-hours from 4,463 swab tests – making a 7.01% positivity rate. There were also 215 recoveries, and three deaths reported.

Authorities said that in the last 24-hours 2 women, both aged 70 and a 73-year old man have passed away at Mater Dei Hospital while Covid-19 positive.

Health authorities said there are now 3,113 active cases in Malta and Gozo. The total number of cases are up to 27,061 and there have been 23,591 recoveries and 357 deaths.

763,393 swab tests have been taken since the start of the pandemic in Malta.

126,277 doses of the vaccine have been administered up until yesterday, of which 40,681 were fully vaccinated second doses. This means that 85,596 people have received vaccinations.

This morning, health authorities advised that more than 86% of people aged over 80 have been vaccinated. It also advised that anyone over the age of 80, who are mobile, live in their own homes and have not yet received the vaccination invitation should call the 145 helpline to be given an appointment date.

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 9, updated on 11th March, it shows that the number of cases recorded for Malta is at 24,559 and the number of deaths showing is 334. The 14-day cumulative number of Covid-19 cases per 100,000 is now 720.42. Malta is currently in 3rd position in the EU/EEA. Czechia is at the top with 1572.02.

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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