COVID-19 pandemic in Malta
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the first case of coronavirus disease in Malta was an Italian 12-year-old girl on 7 March 2020. The girl and her family were in self-isolation.[2] After a few days, both her parents were found positive for Coronavirus as well.
| COVID-19 pandemic in Malta | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Location | Malta |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Arrival date | 7 March 2020 (5 years, 10 months, 1 week and 3 days) |
| Confirmed cases | 1862[1] |
| Active cases | 538[1] |
| Recovered | 1313[1] |
Deaths | 11[1] |
| Government website | |
| covid19malta | |
As of 30 August 2020[update] Malta has reported 1862 confirmed cases, 1313 recoveries and 11 deaths; 538 cases remain active.[3]
A mandatory quarantine was forced on travelers and those who were possibly in contact with those who traveled abroad.
A mandatory lockdown was imposed on those over the age of 65, those suffering from chronic health conditions and members of their households.[4]
WHO praised the Maltese government's response to the pandemic,[5] before the number of cases rose to 52 on 7 April. On May Day, given that the rate of the virus was below 0, the first reopening measures were announced.[6]
COVID-19 Pandemic In Malta Media
- Panic buying in Malta.jpg
Queues at Smart supermarket in Birkirkara on 24 February 2020
- April Malta 08.jpg
"Stay Home" banner promoted by children, and the display of the flag of Malta as promoted by organisations and the government
References
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