Health Minister Chris Fearne has advised that booster doses at homes for the elderly will be starting on Monday, the 6th of September instead of the 13th.

This decision follows the recording of two clusters in recent days among residents in homes for the elderly.

Although vaccinated, these residents had tested positive for the virus, there were 9 in one home and 5 in another.

Dr Fearne also said that from next week those with a low immune system will start to receive invitations for the third dose of vaccine.

This group will start being vaccinated at the University of Malta vaccination centre. No information was given for residents of Gozo.

The Minister explained that the booster doses will be the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, even if their first doses were AstraZeneca – this comes after results from research.

With effect from the first week of October, everyone in the community aged 70 and over will start to receive their third booster jab.

Dr Fearne urged the public to remain cautious, saying that the Delta variant is causing problems around the world.

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