66 new cases of Covid-19 were reported by health authorities on Thursday, as the number of active cases continued its rise.
32 people have recovered, meaning that the number of active cases is now at 704.
It is the first time since 15 September, when there were 718 active cases, that the number of active cases has exceeded the 700 mark.
15 patients meanwhile are currently being treated at Mater Dei Hospital, with three of those in intensive care.
918,309 doses of the vaccine have been administered thus far, with 85,138 of those being booster shots.
Malta has had 38,362 cases of the virus so far. 36,876 of those have recovered, while 462 have died.