COVID-19 pandemic in Malta
| COVID-19 pandemic in Malta | |
|---|---|
| Disease | COVID-19 |
| Virus strain | SARS-CoV-2 |
| Location | Malta |
| First outbreak | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Arrival date | 7 March 2020 (4 years, 9 months and 2 weeks) |
| Confirmed cases | 1862[1] |
| Active cases | 538[1] |
| Recovered | 1313[1] |
Deaths | 11[1] |
| Government website | |
| covid19malta | |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the first case of coronavirus disease in Malta was an Italian 12-year-old girl on 7 March 2020. The girl and her family were in self-isolation.[2] After a few days, both her parents were found positive for Coronavirus as well.
As of 30 August 2020,[update] Malta has reported 1862 confirmed cases, 1313 recoveries and 11 deaths; 538 cases remain active.[3]
A mandatory quarantine was forced on travelers and those who were possibly in contact with those who traveled abroad.
A mandatory lockdown was imposed on those over the age of 65, those suffering from chronic health conditions and members of their households.[4]
WHO praised the Maltese government's response to the pandemic,[5] before the number of cases rose to 52 on 7 April. On May Day, given that the rate of the virus was below 0, the first reopening measures were announced.[6]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Malta's first coronavirus cases are girl and parents". Times of Malta. 7 March 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
- ↑ "COVID-19 Updates, Advice & Information - Newspoint - University of Malta". University of Malta. 8 May 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "As it happened: Lockdown for 118,000 people; five new COVID-19 cases". Times of Malta. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ "Coronavirus: 'An Example To Follow': WHO Europe Regional Director Gives Shout-Out To Malta's COVID-19 Measures". LovinMalta. 28 March 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ↑ "Establishments and activities can re-open as from Monday - Prime Minister - TVM News". Retrieved 10 May 2020.
