The Malta Independent 24 July 2021, Saturday

Watch: Many vaccinated still feel safer wearing a mask in public

This Voxpop was conducted over two days in mid-July at Bizazza Street, Sliema and Republic Street, Valletta.  Several females in their 20s stated that even though vaccinated, they believe one...

latest comment from John Jones, 24/07/2021 10:09: In my opinion mask wearing has contributed to millions of unnecessary cases because their main use has been to give a false sense of security and encouraged people to get much closer if they wore masks. France mandated mask wearing in August 2020 when they had reached 190K cases. Today that figure has reached 5.9Million (31 times Aug 2020). At the same time Sweden, who never mandated masks, had 80k cases in August 2020 and today have reached 1.1Million.(14 times Aug 2020). The vaccines are now giving the same false sense of security. Look out for a report from Israel, one of the most vaxxed in the world. They are finding that their vaccinations efficacy has dropped from 92% to just 39%. This news won't be made public by the EU for another month probably (don't want to rain on their safe travel passport parade).
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AG, architects appeal judgment in Miriam Pace case

Both the Attorney General as well as two architects have appealed a court judgment in which the two men were found guilty of the involuntary homicide of Miriam Pace when her house in Hamrun collapsed...

latest comment from Evarist Saliba, 24/07/2021 17:06: I do not want to enter into the merits of this very sad case, but when work like this is involved, it is clear that responsibility [let's avoid the word guilt] could lie with the planners, the workers, or the supervisor/s of the work being done. Since I have not read the details of the judgement I cannot say on whom the responsibility lies. Nor do I feel competent to do that. However, one thing seems odd. Could the loss of a human life be balanced with Community Service? Who decides the type and/or duration of the service? Is not community service more proper as an atonement when the community in general, rather than a specific person, or persons, is/are the victim/s?
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Protesters in Valletta to campaign against Covid-19 vaccination

Tens of people gathered in Valletta this morning to protest against vaccination and other measures implemented to combat the spread of Covid-19. The protestors, many of whom did not wear masks,...

latest comment from PeterWolf, 24/07/2021 15:31: „Malta has the highest per capita rate of vaccination against Covid-19.“ Incidence near 300! „This was the first Covid death in over a month, with the last one reported on 17 June.“ What the hell do these people think why? Malta shows the best evidence that this vaccination works.
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Marsaskala residents tell Tourism Ministry to cancel sham ‘Design Contest’

A group of Marsaskala residents have written to Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo, expressing their concerns about the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) Design Contest and its ‘regeneration...

latest comment from BoJo, 24/07/2021 08:34: Those cranes means prosperity for a small network of very wealthy and powerful GREEDY Businessmen, who compromise the health and security of the general population.
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Covid-19: 172 new cases, 97 patients repatriated

One hundred and seventy two new Covid-19 cases were registered on Thursday, health authorities said....

latest comment from Nachris, 23/07/2021 22:19: We are finally allowing only those vaccinated to enter our country. With this I fully agree. But what about those living here who refuse to get vaccinated , can they still be in contact with vaccinated individuals. Say, in hotels, bars, shops etc? if yes, does this make sense?
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Malta placed on UK high-risk list for money laundering, terrorist financing

Malta has been placed on the UK’s high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorist financing. This blow to Malta’s reputation comes weeks after Malta was placed on the grey list...

latest comment from adriang, 23/07/2021 16:30: The pot was removed so the kettle may do a better job. On the contrary, it did a terrible job. There you have, the Labour Cult for You!
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With muted ceremony and empty stadium, Tokyo Olympics begin

Belated and beleaguered, the virus-delayed Tokyo Summer Olympics finally opened Friday night with a dazzling display of fireworks and soaring, made-for-TV choreography that unfolded in a near-empty...

latest comment from leon 1, 23/07/2021 16:06: Not how sad - they should not have been held.- money talks and the financial interests of the organisers come before those of the participants. Now we will see a surge of the virus between participants.
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Oratory restoration project, Caravaggio Wing inaugurated at St John’s Cathedral

On Wednesday, the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation inaugurated the completion of the restorative works in the oratory and the opening of the Caravaggio Wing, at St John’s Co-Cathedral in...

latest comment from Rita Saliba, 24/07/2021 08:34: Yes, you're quite right but think again please and think further.....for every cent we're putting in we're getting twelve! Do your research properly and you'll find out the truth of this fact for yourself.
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