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Times of Malta
Two confirmed cases of invasive Strep A in Malta
Health minister does not confirm or deny reports of Strep A death
23 hours ago| Giulia Magri |
Malta has registered two cases of invasive Strep A infections but health authorities will not confirm or deny if there have been any deaths associated with the bacterial infection.
Both Health Minister Chris Fearne and Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci said they could not confirm reports of a death, due to an ongoing magisterial inquiry into the case.
Fearne confirmed that Malta has registered two cases of invasive Strep A, but gave no details on when the cases were registered or the ages of the patients.
“I can confirm that this winter we have registered two cases of Strep A, which is not more than what is usually reported in previous years,” Fearne said.
“Of course, in the past two years with restrictions, wearing masks and not meeting people, there were no cases, but in normal cases, there are usually cases of Strep A.”...
Times of Malta
Two confirmed cases of invasive Strep A in Malta
Health minister does not confirm or deny reports of Strep A death
23 hours ago| Giulia Magri |
Malta has registered two cases of invasive Strep A infections but health authorities will not confirm or deny if there have been any deaths associated with the bacterial infection.
Both Health Minister Chris Fearne and Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci said they could not confirm reports of a death, due to an ongoing magisterial inquiry into the case.
Fearne confirmed that Malta has registered two cases of invasive Strep A, but gave no details on when the cases were registered or the ages of the patients.
“I can confirm that this winter we have registered two cases of Strep A, which is not more than what is usually reported in previous years,” Fearne said.
“Of course, in the past two years with restrictions, wearing masks and not meeting people, there were no cases, but in normal cases, there are usually cases of Strep A.”...