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These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals:
All non-essential shops and services will be closed as of Monday morning and public gatherings will be banned, amid the coronavirus outbreak, Health Minister Chris Fearne said on Sunday. Source: The Times of Malta
Prime Minister Robert Abela says government aims to keep businesses alive and safeguard jobs, as he suggests Covid-19 financial aid package could be reviewed soon. Source: Malta Today
The Pro-Rector of the University of Malta and Professor Godfrey Baldacchino has stated that Malta’s economy is facing a critical juncture. Source: Newsbook
Seventeen new Coronavirus cases have been registered in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 90, Health Chief Charmaine Gauci said. Source: The Malta Independent
The Customs department informed all economic operators that it is doing its utmost to assist in the fight against the Covid-19 spread. Source: TVM
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Cuban doctors head to Italy battle coronavirus
Spain warns the ‘worst is yet to come’
Germany plans €822 billion economic aid package to fight coronavirus crisis
France records 112 coronavirus deaths in a day
Italy tightens lockdown, closes all non-essential businesses, after dramatic increase of deaths
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