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Tuesday 23rd February: one person passes away while Malta records 221 new cases
Authorities have just released today's figures.

Jillian Mallia

The Health Authority’s Facebook page, Sahha, has published today's figures. Malta has registered 221 new cases of COVID-19 after 3,274 swabs were done in the past 24 hours. 

The islands have registered 191 more recoveries, bringing the total recovery tally to 18,500 and the number of active cases to 2,500. Since the outbreak, Malta has recorded 21,306 cases and has performed 680.,433 swab tests. Over the past 24 hours, an 84-year-old male passed away at St Vincent de Paule Residence. This means Malta's total number of deaths now stands at 306.

The post also noted that until yesterday, 22nd February, 66,334 vaccine doses have been administered to various people on the islands. 21,160 of these were second doses.

23rd February 2021


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A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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