Covid-19 cases are still on the increase with 51 new cases found overnight, and 12 recoveries. The authorities said the number of Covid patients currently being treated at Mater Dei Hospital is 15, including 3 in ITU.
There have been 462 deaths since the start of the pandemic. The number of active cases in Malta and Gozo is now up 552.
Health Authorities said that the number of vaccines administered up until yesterday is 903,363 of which 71.828 are booster doses.
Speaking on Friday, Health Minister Chris Fearne said that the number of new cases is increasing around the world, as they are in Malta, adding that ”we are seeing increases in community cases, however the situation in Malta is under control.”
He advised that the 7-day moving average is 43 cases a day, with a positivity rate of over 2%. Dr Fearne said that, as it is currently, ”there is no need to increase measures to contain the spread, but neither is it the time to decrease them.”
Speaking about the wearing of face masks, Dr Fearne reiterated this is the most effective protection now that cases are once again increasing and urged everyone to wear them.
He reminded that it is obligatory to wear a face mask outside in groups of more than two persons, and in enclosed public areas.
As from today – Saturday, people between the ages of 60 and 69 will start receiving appointments for the booster jab.