Miriam Vella, the wife of President of Malta George Vella, is in hospital for observation after developing symptoms of pneumonia, the Office of the President said on Tuesday.

Vella was admitted to Mater Dei Hospital on Monday evening. 

The president's office said in a statement that it will continue to keep the public informed about developments.

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