WATCH: 38 New Cases Of Coronavirus In Malta, Including A Pregnant Woman
Malta has confirmed 37 new cases of COVID-19 coronavirus, including a pregnant woman and two children.
According to Superintendent for Public Health Charmaine Gauci, one of the new patients works for Antonio Piscopo Wines & Spirits in Paola. The patient had direct contact with clients and urged anyone who visited that outlet recently to call up 111 if they develop any symptoms.
Another patient is a healthcare worker at an old people’s home.
“This is the start of the curve and it is slowly climbing upwards,” Gauci said. “It is important for us to continue with our containment measures.”
Malta has confirmed 337 patients in total. Two have died and 16 have recovered.
Over the past 24 hours, two patients passed away as a result of the coronavirus – a 92-year-old woman from Gozo and a 79-year-old man from Malta.
On the other hand, Chris Fearne also announced that 11 11 more people have recovered from the virus in the last 24 hours.
If you are suffering from symptoms, even light ones, associated with the coronavirus, follow the following guidelines:
Stay indoors and avoid contact with other people, as you would with the flu.
Do not go to Mater Dei, the emergency department, health centres, private clinics, or pharmacies. Stay home and call the public health authority’s helpline 111 to set a swabbing appointment.
You should isolate yourself at home until you receive your test results. If you test positive for COVID-19, you should expect to receive your test results within a few hours.
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