A Learning Support Educator (LSE) at the Ħal Luqa SkolaSajf summer school has tested positive of COVID-19 after attending the infamous Hotel Takeover party.
Last Thursday, it was revealed that a COVID positive case attended a weekend-long party at Radisson Blu Hotel resulting in the infection of 16 other individuals that were reported throughout the week since then.
One of the most recent cases involved an LSE who is currently working at the SkolaSajf premises in Luqa.
Health authorities have revealed that the person in question was asymptomatic and came in contact with three classrooms. Contact tracing is being carried our accordingly.
Parents have expressed great concern over this case on social media, so much so, that the Ħal Għaxaq Museum which is set to reopen its doors after the pandemic today, appealed for anyone who attends the Ħal Luqa summer school to practice caution and call prior to attending.
The Malta Union of Teachers commented on Monday that they were in contact with the Foundation for Educational Services about the matter.
"In relation to a COVID-19 case at a Skolasajf centre in Luqa, this morning the MUT was in contact with the Foundation for Educational Services (FES) to ensure that all measures are taken to protect personnel and students. The MUT is satisfied about the measures taken by the FES and the Health authorities. The Union shall continue to follow the situation", the union said.
The Union of Professional Educators meanwhile advised its members to get tested and self-isolate as soon as possible if they have been in contact with the person in question.
This is not the first scare that the party has caused a scare among the public. On Friday, a ward at Mount Carmel Hospital in Ħ’Attard was closed and isolated after a healthcare worker, who had also attended the party and went to work during the week, tested positive for COVID-19.
There are currently 27 active cases in all at the moment, a major spike from two weeks ago when Malta was close to having zero cases.
Numerous organisations have called for the ban of mass events after the consequences of this specific party and some organisers have already started postponing their parties for the next year.
However, virologist Dr Christopher Barbara and the Chamber of Commerce agree that parties do not necessarily need to be cancelled or banned as long as protocols are abided by.