While being interviewed by The Malta Independent, Health Minister Chris Fearne, stated that the rise in cases had been predicted long ago, when in the beginning of summer the Health Ministry had stated that they were expecting a surge in cases as soon as the weather starts getting colder.
Although the active cases in Malta surged in recent weeks, Fearne stated that the situation was still under control, but they are expecting that the number of COVID-19 cases will continue to increase.