New & now
BREAKING: Second Covid-19 death in Malta confirmed
The 79-year-old man tested positive on 6th April

Caroline Curmi

The second Covid-19 death in Malta has just been confirmed.

The 79-year-old man was tested on 6th April after he displayed symptoms. Health Minister Chris Fearne confirmed the man had several health complications prior to testing positive.

The man was being held at Karin Grech Hospital and passed away during the night.

Our condolences to the man's family.

9th April 2020


Caroline Curmi
Written by
Caroline Curmi
When she’s not having a quarter-life crisis, Caroline is either drawing in a café, frittering her salary on sushi or swearing at traffic in full-on Gozitan. There is also the occasional daytime drink somewhere in the equation. Or two. A creative must be allowed at least one vice.

You may also like...
New & now

Lyndsey Grima
New & now
New & now

Lyndsey Grima
New & now
New & now
Mary Borg, the sole owner of coffee shop and coffee importer C&M Borg in Ħamrun, provides a glimpse of the family business which was first set up way back in 1886.

Anthea Cachia
New & now
New & now
It was built in the early 1500s.

Emma Galea