Dr George Abela has resumed the functions of the Office of the President, despite being bed-ridden at Mater Dei Hospital following the back injury he suffered on Friday.

Dr Abela returned to Malta on Monday from Shanghai, where he was injured in a fall in his hotel.

Mr Anton Tabone was Acting President.

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