The North Harbour district of Malta has recorded the highest number of people with coronavirus, Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci revealed on Thursday. 

According to figures published during the Superintendent’s daily briefing, which do not include the latest 13 cases confirmed overnight, a total of 142 patients live in this region. The North Harbour district comprises Birkirkara, Swatar, Gzira, Hamrun, Msida, Pembroke, Pieta, Qormi, St Julian’s San Gwann, Santa Venera, Sliema, Swieqi or Ta’ Xbiex. 

The map also shows some hotspot locations: Birzebuggia has the highest single number of cases, at 31, followed by St Paul's Bay, which has 26 cases 

The health authorities revealed a map showing where coronavirus cases are located across Malta.The health authorities revealed a map showing where coronavirus cases are located across Malta.

Of the 402 cases, 95 live in the South East district while a further 64 live in the North district, 42 in the South Harbour district and 39 in the West district. 

A total of 20 cases were registered in the Gozo and Comino district. 

Gauci warned that the data is not standardised. It is the first time such information has been made public as in the early stages, details of where patients live was not divulged for privacy reasons. 

Malta now has registered a total of 412 cases since the first case in March. Three people have died while 82 patients have recovered. 

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