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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
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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.

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