These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals:
Members of the public may now report to Police without the need of going to a station, by phoning on 22940000, by submitting a report on line on https://pulizija.gov.mt/opres or by downloading the 112mt app. This was announced by the Police Force as a new precautionary measure to stop the Coronavirus spread in Malta. Persons may also refer to the Police email: pulizija@gov.mt. Source: TVM
Opposition Leader Adrian Delia criticised Prime Minister Robert Abela for retracting measures announced by health minister Chris Fearne and public health superintendent Charmaine Gauci on Thursday and said that such a move was populist and aimed to appease the economic sector. Source: MaltaToday
Prime Minister Robert Abela said Sunday that changes to COVID-19 measures for the elderly and the vulnerable, announced on Friday, had followed unanimous Cabinet approval after ‘feedback’ from the public, and there was no rift with Health Minister Chris Fearne. Source: Times of Malta
The next couple of weeks are “crucial” to slow down the spread of the Coronavirus and everyone should follow social distancing rules, Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Sunday. Source: The Malta Independent
Five persons have been caught breaking obligatory quarantine during the 421 inspections that have been carried out. They were each fined €3000. Till now, 40 persons were caught breaking quarantine. Source: Newsbook
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