Новости за 06.01.2021

Updated 1.18pm with minister's reaction Malta has recorded another 224 cases of COVID-19 - its highest daily total since the start of the pandemic. One new death was also reported on Wednesday, raising the overall death toll to 227 people. The previous record of new cases was 218 on November 2. The announcement comes a day before state schools are due to reopen after the Christmas holidays. Health authorities had warned that an increase in family gatherings over the festive period would see a spike in cases. Читать дальше...

Updated 2.30pm, adds PN statement The health authorities have advised the Education Ministry not to reopen schools in view of an expected surge of COVID-19 cases, the Malta Union of Teachers said on Wednesday. It said it had learned of the advice by the health authorities through multiple sources but said the Education Ministry was ignoring it. It warned that unless the advice is heeded, it will take it upon itself to protect teachers and pupils and issue directives later on Wednesday.   Government... Читать дальше...

With the end of his presidency looming, Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a crusade against Chinese apps, branding them a threat to US national security. Trump ordered a ban on transactions involving Alipay, WeChat Pay and other apps linked to Chinese companies, saying they could route user information to the government in Beijing. The executive order is to take effect in 45 days, just weeks after Trump is replaced in the White House by President-elect Joe Biden on January 20. A senior administration... Читать дальше...

Saturday is set to be among the warmest January days on record, the Met Office has revealed, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 22°C. An expected south-westerly wind from the Sahara Desert is behind the unusually mellow forecast, according to the weather models. While the maximum air temperature for the weekend is expected to reach a high of 21°C, it could be pushed to 22°C on Saturday because of the desert wind, a spokesperson said. It is also possible, however, that rain showers feature on the day... Читать дальше...

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