Today’s Editorials react to yesterday’s surge in coronavirus cases in Malta, discussing their outlook on expectations for the coming days.
The Times of Malta asks a question that many have probably asked throughout the past four weeks but moreso yesterday, with the tally of new cases indicated that the situation will go on much longer: How will we cope? The Editor suggests that the answer should be solidarity: good neighbourliness, altruism and offering help to each other. Reminding us that this situation is temporary, the Editor suggests that we should take this opportunity to become less materialistic and more appreciative of the truly valuable things in life: love, friendship, community, charity, kindness, good health and compassion for our neighbour.
The Independent takes a look at current developments related to the Opposition, and while admitting that a party in opposition should carry out its duties in keeping the government in check, in situations like the one we are in it should, if it chooses not to support, at least try not to create unnecessary hurdles. The Editor argues that the PN is still struggling to be perceived as being relevant and credible, concluding tha this situation is a deficiency in our democracy.
Maltatoday also takes cue from yesterday’s surge in cases deeming it as imperative that government prepares the public for what is yet to come: a spike in cases, that can only be kept manageable through clear, unequivocal procedures for self-isolation on a national level. In this context, it criticises Government’s decision to allow 6,000 to roam freely in Malta’s countryside.
L-Orizzont tributes the role played by Malta’s law enforcement officers who are also at the forefront of the battle against the epidemic, particularly having to increase patrols ensuring that the necessary restrictions being observed.
In-Nazzjon reflects on the proposals brought forward by the Opposition with regard to combating the pandemic, and describes Government as ‘hard-headed’ for failing to engage with it in devising the required solutions.
