‘I’m asking for one more effort’, PM Abela says as new restrictions announced in Malta
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Following the rise in cases, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced the following measures. These will be effective from tomorrow until April 11:
Restaurants and kiosks will remain open for takeaways only
Nightclubs, bars and kazini will remain closed
Fines for breaking regulations will double to €6,000
Weddings and religious activities can continue, but mass events have been cancelled
One cannot invite more than 4 households to their house, €1,000 fine for everyone who is found to be breaking this restriction
Places of accomodation cannot have more people than bed space
Contact sports between those under 16 cannot take place. Those over 16 can continue practicing sports with restrictions.
Presence of enforcement will be strengthened.
Telework in government wherever possible will be placed, with the Prime Minister strongly recommending for people to work from home.
Abela also announced that the government will be extending the wage supplement until next June. Restaurants will also be given aid to move their services online. Restaurants and snack bars will receive the full wage supplement, Abela added, saying businesses have already been given €360 million.
“I am asking for another effort,” Abela said. Health Minister Chris Fearne added that the UK variant is contributing to a greater spread of Covid-19. “We will win this fight,” he added.
