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We can only know how widespread the virus is if we have information
The COVID-19 issue is being addressed through scientific information, political judgement and ethical decisions. Behind each statistic issued by the health authorities there are concerned individuals and worried families as…
Social distancing … not everyone has the luxury
The health authorities continue to appeal to the public to stay at home as much as possible and for people to keep their distance from one another when they go…
Enforcement against overpricing of essential items is essential
The public is complaining, with reason, about the increase in prices of essential products during the spread of the Coronavirus. Some shops are allegedly profiting from the sale of scarce…
How are we going to overcome the Coronavirus?
All over the continent, including in Malta, the welfare of people at risk, specifically the elderly, those who suffer from particular medical conditions and people with a disability, is being given high priority. This means the closure of…
Is the Coronavirus going to change the way we live?
The Covid-19 virus that is supposedly keeping us locked up at home – maybe for a few months yet – is already changing our relationships in the community and even with one…
The impact of Coronavirus on mental health
Governments and health experts from all over the world, including Malta, are working around the clock to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. Urgent public awareness campaigns are being…
Fake news and its impact on societyFake news and its impact on society
We are living in the information era, or rather, in times of misinformation. The fact is that we are living in a world that idolises technology and knowledge, but…
Trust is a rare quality in today’s politics
During a general election we all go to the polling station to put a tick against the name of our preferred candidate within the political party. It is an…
Politics is there to serve
I believe that there are three reasons why a person should enter politics, notwithstanding the inclination of some to keep their distance. In every country there are a number…
The impact of Coronavirus is being felt … even in Malta
The number of cases of Coronavirus is growing around the world, with the last figures, as I write this article, have reached more than 200,000 cases of which more than 80,000…