Malta - Population: 440,372
Lockdown & social distancing
All counter measures
2020-06-06 Economic measures the Disability Benefit, provided since 9th March, 2020, to persons who due to the Impact of Covid-19... Government Gazette
2020-05-25 Limit public gatherings People can now visit relatives in elderly homes under strict social distancing and hygiene guideline... Government
2020-05-25 Closure of businesses and public services Fuel stations will be extending their hours of operation as from Monday, bringing to an end the rest... Times Malta
2020-05-24 International flights suspension The ban on flights in and out of Malta has once again been extended, and will remain in place until ... Times Malta
2020-05-22 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Gvmt announces COVID-19 educational outreach programme, including website: lovetoteach.info. This si... Government
2020-05-22 Limit public gatherings The number of persons who can gather together in public places will rise from 4 to 6... Government
2020-05-22 Closure of businesses and public services Open-air cinemas will be allowed to reopen for those who wish to organise such activities... Government
2020-05-14 Economic measures €2,500,000 in Industrial Rent Subsidy... Government
2020-05-14 Emergency administrative structures activated or established Education think-tank established... Government
2020-05-11 Closure of businesses and public services Amendment to court processes to increase uptake of procedures... Government
2020-05-10 Strengthening the public health system Expansion of hospital of Mater Dei Hospital... Government
2020-05-09 Strengthening the public health system The VAT charged on face masks and face shields will go down from 18% to 5%.... Government
2020-05-08 Economic measures 125 000 EUR financial support for voluntary organizations... Ministry of Finance
2020-05-06 Economic measures Launch of TAKEOFF Seed Fund Awards aimed at researchers and entrepreneurs to put forward their innov... Government
2020-05-06 Other public health measures enforced Guidance from ministry for towns and villages to open more public spaces to use by pedestrians and a... Government
2020-05-04 Closure of businesses and public services A number of commercial establishments and activities to reopen under a number of precautions, includ... Government
2020-05-04 Strengthening the public health system Health services will gradually be reintroduced, first the vaccination of children... Government
2020-05-04 Requirement to wear protective gear in public For the sea voyages between Malta and Gozo... Government
2020-05-04 Other public health measures enforced Temperature checks at the entrance of shopping malls and hand sanitizers at the entrance of any shop... Government
2020-05-04 Limit public gatherings Groups of four (instead of 3) will be allowed again... Government
2020-05-04 General recommendations To the elderly, to continue to only go out for essentials... Government
2020-05-04 International flights suspension Extension until end of May: closure of airport ... Government
2020-05-03 Other public health measures enforced The Government has set a maximum price for disposable surgical masks and face shields in the best in... Government
2020-04-30 Other public health measures enforced Disinfection of the outter areas of elderly homes... Government
2020-04-30 General recommendations By prime minister to use digital testing app (based on statements calculating risk score)... Government
2020-04-29 Testing policy Government launches proactive screening campaign, offering a coronavirus test high-risk groups such ... Times of Malta
2020-04-27 Strengthening the public health system Digital psychotherapy counselling available... Times of Malta
2020-04-25 Awareness campaigns Webinar series for people with disabilities and elderly... Government
2020-04-21 Strengthening the public health system Mount Carmel Hospital has geared up to be COVID-19 prepared by taking up several structural and proc... Ministry of Health
2020-04-18 Economic measures Tourism ministry launched advertising campaign to visit Malta "later"... Government
2020-04-17 Strengthening the public health system Resettlement of elderly persons in hospital ward... Government
2020-04-17 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities Extension for two weeks: Lock down of Ħal Far centre ... Government
2020-04-17 Economic measures Government will be subsidizing interest rates on the working capital loans for two years and up to a... Government
2020-04-17 General recommendations Recommendations on healthy eating during COVID... Government
2020-04-16 Economic measures Those affected by COVID, e.g. lost their job, temporary suspension or unpaid leave, may apply for up... Government
2020-04-16 Strengthening the public health system Prisoners are producing face masks... Government
2020-04-16 General recommendations Guidelines for healthworkers for home visits, to avoid as much as possible and take precaution if do... Government
2020-04-16 Other public health measures enforced Prisoners are producing face masks... Government
2020-04-15 Strengthening the public health system A new medical centre opened next to and for migrant populations under quarantine... Government
2020-04-07 General recommendations Strong recommendation for travelers to return home, after 14th April no additional support from gove... Department of Information
2020-04-06 General recommendations Recommendations and guidance to stay active at home... Department of Information
2020-04-05 Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities One refugee camp with confirmed corona cases locked down and isolation ensured through police and pa... Daily Mail
2020-04-03 Economic measures Over € 400 million for the issue of Government Stocks... Department of Information
2020-04-02 Economic measures State aid: Commission approves €350 million Maltese guarantee scheme to support economy in coronav... European Commission
2020-04-01 Economic measures Governmental agency is to approve changes to employees wages... Department of Information
2020-03-31 Domestic travel restrictions Travel between the islands now banned, while previously not recommended... Department of Information
2020-03-30 Limit public gatherings Max 3 person, apart from those co-living allowed in groups outside; fines of 100EUR per person... Department of Information
2020-03-30 Public services closure  Governmental services close offices... Department of Information
2020-03-30 Closure of businesses and public services Governmental services close offices... Department of Information
2020-03-28 Strengthening the public health system Additional beds and intensive care beds for Covid-19 patients freed... Government
2020-03-28 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies Vulnerable people (e.g. elderly, people with chronic conditions) are not allowed to leave their resi... Department of Information
2020-03-28 Schools closure  Extension: school closure until end of June... Department of Information
2020-03-28 Isolation and quarantine policies Vulnerable people (e.g. elderly, people with chronic conditions) are not allowed to leave their resi... Department of Information
2020-03-27 Psychological assistance and medical social work Hotline 24/7 established... Department of Information
2020-03-26 General recommendations Taxi driver continue to be allowed to operate at their own risk, to support them the government deve... Government
2020-03-23 Public services closure  Closure of all shops whereby their principal business relates to the selling of certain products (sp... Government
2020-03-23 Closure of businesses and public services Closure of all shops whereby their principal business relates to the selling of certain products (sp... Government
2020-03-20 International flights suspension Closure of Malta International Airport ... Government
2020-03-19 Economic measures €1.81 billion package of measures to re-inforce economy, including a diversity of measures... Government
2020-03-19 Strengthening the public health system An increase of €35 million towards Health Authorities to combat Covid-19... Government
2020-03-17 Public services closure  Bars and restaurants closed ... Government
2020-03-17 Closure of businesses and public services Bars and restaurants closed ... Government
2020-03-13 Schools closure  all schools and educational insitutions closed for a week as of 13 March... Government
2020-03-13 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies as of 13 March, all travellers arriving in Malta have to quarantine regardless of country of departu... Government
2020-03-13 Isolation and quarantine policies as of 13 March, all travellers arriving in Malta have to quarantine regardless of country of departu... Government
2020-03-12 Visa restrictions Complete travel ban from and to areas of risk, based on defined list of countries... Government
2020-03-12 Other public health measures enforced Home delivery of medicines to elderly persons... Government
2020-03-11 International flights suspension suspension of air and sea travel with France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany as of 11 March ... Government
2020-03-11 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies all travellers arriving in Malta from Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland have to undergo 14 days qu... Deputy Prime Minister
2020-03-11 Isolation and quarantine policies all travellers arriving in Malta from Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland have to undergo 14 days qu... Deputy Prime Minister
2020-03-08 International flights suspension suspension of all flights to Milan... Government
2020-03-02 Testing policy In line with the recommendation issued by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control tod... Ministry of Health
2020-02-27 Introduction of isolation and quarantine policies mandatory quarantine upon arrival for travellers from Italy, China, Singapoure, Japan, Iran, South K... Deputy Prime Minister
2020-02-27 Isolation and quarantine policies mandatory quarantine upon arrival for travellers from Italy, China, Singapoure, Japan, Iran, South K... Deputy Prime Minister
2020-02-23 Health screenings in airports and border crossings Thermal screenings on airports and maritime ports... Deputy Prime Minister
2020-01-19 General recommendations Advice for travelers to Wuhan region to take precautionary measures... Ministry of Health
1970-01-01 Military deployment Military deployed and soldiers additionally paid if working overtime... Department of Information
1970-01-01 Testing policy Implementation of webapp, which gives, based on certain criteria) recommendation to get tested... Government
1970-01-01 Economic measures Food packages established in the worth of 300 000 EUR ... Government
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