Today’s Editorials have reflected the Authorities’ efforts throughout yesterday to instil an element of tranquility, with most Editors describing the country as well-prepared to counter the ongoing COVID19 situation.
The Times of Malta described Malta’s efforts towards containing the spread of Covid19 as well-prepared, and which convey the right messages to the public of a competent health service, which has the technical facilities and medical expertise to cope. It insists that the effective travel ban was a necessary evil but the toughest political, social and economic decision was yet to come – that is the mandated quarantine of households, towns and villages. The Editor calls on the public to heed the health authorities’ advice and condemns those making outrageous claims and statements, particularly involving the stereotyping of certain nationals.
The Independent takes a look at the economic impact of situation, noting positively the first set of measures announced by Government this weekend. It calls on the Opposition – who had described a number of businesses as on the verge of bankruptcy – to support Government on this important matter.
L-Orizzont praises the Authorities’ proactivity, as decisions needing to be taken are being taken at an appropriate time. While welcoming decisions supporting businesses, the Editor appeals that employees are also factored in and expresses the hope that workers do not carry the burdens of the situation on their own.
In-Nazzjon insists that the challenges being faced by the healthcare system with the spreading of the pandemic is being further highlighted with the daylight robbery witnessed in the privatization deal with regards to hospital management. The Editor insists that all those politicians involved in this shady deal will eventually have to answer for their actions.
