No quarantine for vaccinated primary contacts as of March 7th

Feb 24 2022

Addressing a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that vaccinated primary contacts of COVID-19 positive cases won’t have to quarantine at all as of 7th March.

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at a press conference when he revealed changes to the quarantine rules of the country. Apart from the aforementioned rule, vaccinated people who test positive for the virus will be allowed out of quarantine after seven days following a negative test.

Unvaccinated secondary contacts won’t need to quarantine whereas unvaccinated primary contacts of COVID-19 positives will be able to exit quarantine after five days if they provide a negative test.

The quarantine period for vaccinated travellers from dark red countries will also go down to seven days from ten. This comes as more WHO approved vaccines are approved by Malta’s health authorities.

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Outside standing events with no restrictions allowed as of 11th April

Feb 24 2022

Addressing a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that as of the 11th of April, standing events taking place outside can occur with no restrictions.

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at a press conference when he revealed that events will be going back to normal if they are taking place outside. This applies to weddings as well.

However, if standing events are taking place inside, the people attending must show a valid COVID-19 certificate to enter the event. Establishments will also have their 1am curfew removed so that they can stay open longer depending on what their permit allows.

Apart from this, COVID vaccines accepted in Malta will be those approved by WHO as well as the EMA. However, if the vaccine is not recognised by the EMA and only by WHO, travelling persons must show a negative PCR test.

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COVID masks in schools could be removed after Easter holidays

Feb 24 2022

Addressing a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that kids in school could be removing masks after the Easter holidays.

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking at a press conference when he revealed that given the high vaccination rate and the low death/hospitalisations in Malta allowed for a reassessment of the mask rules in school.

Kids are currently required to wear masks in schools due to COVID. However, the authorities will be analysing the epidemiological situation to see if this can be removed for after the Easter holidays. They will be using the school break to see if the situation had improved.

Thus, the official statement as to whether this measure will be eased will be issued during the holidays. In the mean time, authorities are urging those eligible to get vaccinated to continue improving the situation.

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School masks and standing events – the measures eased today

Feb 24 2022

Addressing a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced that kids in school could be removing masks after the Easter holidays.

Fearne revealed that as of yet, masks are still mandatory for schools but the epidemiological situation will be analysed over the Easter holidays to see if this could be changed for the following term. This measure will thus be announced in the coming days to see if this will be possible.

Fearne also announced other measures pertaining to events. As of the 11th of April, standing events can occur outside with no restrictions. However, for inside events, the vaccine certificate will still be required.

Vaccines recognised by the WHO will also be recognised, include jabs such as Covishield. If the vaccine is not approved by the EMA but approved by WHO, the person must present a negative COVID test.

The 1am curfew for establishments will expire, meaning businesses will be able to stay open for as long as their license allows.

Vaccinated primary contacts of COVID-19 positive cases won’t have to quarantine at all. Vaccinated people who test positive will be able to exit quarantine after seven days following a negative test.

Unvaccinated secondary contacts of COVID-19 positive cases won’t need to quarantine at all. Unvaccinated primary contacts of COVID-19 positive cases will be able to exist quarantine after five days, down from two weeks, subject to a negative test.

The quarantine period for vaccinated travellers from ‘dark red’ countries will go down to seven days, down from ten.

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