Date	|	Description	Link
2020-07-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the Additional Unemployment Benefit, provided since 9th March, 2020, to persons who due to the Impact of Covid-19 lost their job in the private sector, is hereby being terminated with effect from the 4th July, 2020.
2020-07-04		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the Parent Benefit, provided since 9th March, 2020, to parents employed in the private sector, with children under 16 years of age, who were not able to work from home and who, due to the impact of COVID-19, were not able to go to work to take care of their children, is hereby being terminated with effect from the 4th July, 2020.
2020-07-01		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension On July 1st Malta’s airport wil reopen to commercial flights.
2020-07-01		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services On July 1st Malta’s airport wil reopen to commercial flights.
2020-06-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures COVID Wage Supplement will be granted to companies until September
2020-06-13		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures €100 voucher will be granted to every person aged 16 years and over and which may be used in licensed holiday accommodations, restaurants or businesses which were forced to closed during the pandemic.
2020-06-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the Disability Benefit, provided since 9th March, 2020, to persons who due to the Impact of Covid-19 cannot go to work and were advised to stay at home, is hereby being terminated with effect from the 6th June, 2020.
2020-06-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures the Medical Benefit, provided since 28th March, 2020, to persons who due to the impact of Covid-19 were ordered by the Superintendent of Public Health not to leave their home, were not able to work from home, and were not paid by their employer during their absence from work, is hereby being terminated with effect from the 6th June, 2020.
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Fuel stations will be extending their hours of operation as from Monday, bringing to an end the restrictions in opening hours that had been brought about by COVID-19.
2020-05-25		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings People can now visit relatives in elderly homes under strict social distancing and hygiene guidelines for a maximum of 15 minutes at a time.
2020-05-24		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension The ban on flights in and out of Malta has once again been extended, and will remain in place until at least June 15, exempting cargo flights, ferry flights, humanitarian flights, and repatriation flights.
2020-05-22		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Individual non-contact sports such as diving and tennis will be permitted and outdoors training for other sports will be permitted so long as the group is up to a maximum of 6 person
2020-05-22		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Funeral Masses will once again be permitted, with a limited number of people.
2020-05-22		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Gvmt announces COVID-19 educational outreach programme, including website: lovetoteach.info. This site, which is updated frequently, is built around four distinct sections: one for junior and senior students, another for parents, a section for educators and educational leaders, and the fourth for higher-education students, adults and their educators.
2020-05-22		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Open-air cinemas will be allowed to reopen for those who wish to organise such activities
2020-05-22		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Health services which had been suspended because of the Covid-19 pandemic will once again resume. This includes IVF, menatl health services etc.
2020-05-22		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Restaurants will reopen, with tables up to a maximum of 6 people and with established distances in order to protect one group on a table from another. Restaurants which have outdoor facilities will preferably use these
2020-05-22		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings The number of persons who can gather together in public places will rise from 4 to 6
2020-05-22		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Hairdressers, barbers, nail technicians and beauticians will reopen, and must operate on an appointment basis and implement restrictions which safeguard employees and clients.
2020-05-15		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Food packages established in the worth of 300 000 EUR
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures €2,500,000 in Industrial Rent Subsidy
2020-05-14		Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established Education think-tank established
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Amendment to court processes to increase uptake of procedures
2020-05-11		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Police conduct office opened for public again
2020-05-10		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Expansion of hospital of Mater Dei Hospital
2020-05-09		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system The VAT charged on face masks and face shields will go down from 18% to 5%.
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures 125 000 EUR financial support for voluntary organizations
2020-05-08		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures €5 million investment: Launched e-learning training scheme for the tourism industry
2020-05-06		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Launch of TAKEOFF Seed Fund Awards aimed at researchers and entrepreneurs to put forward their innovative ideas and develop them further through the financial assistance provided by this fund, set at a 100 000 EUR
2020-05-06		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Guidance from ministry for towns and villages to open more public spaces to use by pedestrians and as spaced community meeting places; e.g. car free zones
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Health services will gradually be reintroduced, first the vaccination of children
2020-05-04		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Extension until end of May: closure of airport
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Sea voyages between Malta and Gozo will resume
2020-05-04		Public health measures: General recommendations To the elderly, to continue to only go out for essentials
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public For the sea voyages between Malta and Gozo
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public Face masks need to be worn in any of the reopened shops and public transport
2020-05-04		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Temperature checks at the entrance of shopping malls and hand sanitizers at the entrance of any shop
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services A number of commercial establishments and activities to reopen under a number of precautions, including lotto banks, VRT stations, clothing stores, sportswear, jewelery, bags and sporting goods. leather, footwear, over-the-counter eyewear, perfumery, beauty products, sewing, home decor, souvenirs, discount stores, luggage, toys, hobbies, of furniture, selling flowers.
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Court register to reopen
2020-05-04		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Groups of four (instead of 3) will be allowed again
2020-05-03		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced The Government has set a maximum price for disposable surgical masks and face shields in the best interests of the consumer
2020-05-02		Public health measures: Testing policy Implementation of webapp, which gives, based on certain criteria) recommendation to get tested
2020-04-30		Public health measures: General recommendations By prime minister to use digital testing app (based on statements calculating risk score)
2020-04-30		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Disinfection of the outter areas of elderly homes
2020-04-29		Public health measures: Testing policy Government launches proactive screening campaign, offering a coronavirus test high-risk groups such as migrants, healthcare workers, police and army officials, and also those who call the helpline.
2020-04-27		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Digital psychotherapy counselling available
2020-04-25		Public health measures: Awareness campaigns Webinar series for people with disabilities and elderly
2020-04-21		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Mount Carmel Hospital has geared up to be COVID-19 prepared by taking up several structural and procedural initiatives to make sure that all patients are kept safe during their stay at the facility.
2020-04-18		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Tourism ministry launched advertising campaign to visit Malta "later"
2020-04-17		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Government will be subsidizing interest rates on the working capital loans for two years and up to a maximum 2.5%.
2020-04-17		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendations on healthy eating during COVID
2020-04-17		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Resettlement of elderly persons in hospital ward
2020-04-17		Lockdown: Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities Extension for two weeks: Lock down of Hal Far centre
2020-04-16		Public health measures: General recommendations Guidelines for healthworkers for home visits, to avoid as much as possible and take precaution if done
2020-04-16		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Prisoners are producing face masks
2020-04-16		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Those affected by COVID, e.g. lost their job, temporary suspension or unpaid leave, may apply for up to 80% rent coverage from the government
2020-04-15		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system A new medical centre opened next to and for migrant populations under quarantine
2020-04-09		Socio-economic measures: Military deployment Military deployed and soldiers additionally paid if working overtime
2020-04-07		Public health measures: General recommendations Strong recommendation for travelers to return home, after 14th April no additional support from government
2020-04-06		Public health measures: General recommendations Recommendations and guidance to stay active at home
2020-04-05		Lockdown: Lockdown of refugee/idp camps or other minorities One refugee camp with confirmed corona cases locked down and isolation ensured through police and partial military presence
2020-04-03		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Over € 400 million for the issue of Government Stocks
2020-04-02		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures State aid: Commission approves €350 million Maltese guarantee scheme to support economy in coronavirus outbreak
2020-04-01		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures Governmental agency is to approve changes to employees wages
2020-03-31		Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions Travel between the islands now banned, while previously not recommended
2020-03-30		Social distancing: Limit public gatherings Max 3 person, apart from those co-living allowed in groups outside; fines of 100EUR per person
2020-03-30		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Governmental services close offices
2020-03-28		Social distancing: Schools closure  Extension: school closure until end of June
2020-03-28		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system Additional beds and intensive care beds for Covid-19 patients freed
2020-03-28		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies Vulnerable people (e.g. elderly, people with chronic conditions) are not allowed to leave their residency
2020-03-27		Public health measures: Psychological assistance and medical social work Hotline 24/7 established
2020-03-26		Public health measures: General recommendations Taxi driver continue to be allowed to operate at their own risk, to support them the government developed specific guidelines for their personal protection
2020-03-23		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Closure of all shops whereby their principal business relates to the selling of certain products (specified)
2020-03-20		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension Closure of Malta International Airport
2020-03-19		Socio-economic measures: Economic measures €1.81 billion package of measures to re-inforce economy, including a diversity of measures
2020-03-19		Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system An increase of €35 million towards Health Authorities to combat Covid-19
2020-03-17		Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services Bars and restaurants closed
2020-03-13		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies as of 13 March, all travellers arriving in Malta have to quarantine regardless of country of departure; the same is true for people co-living with them; enforcable with 3000 EUR max fines
2020-03-13		Social distancing: Schools closure  all schools and educational insitutions closed for a week as of 13 March
2020-03-12		Movement restrictions: Visa restrictions Complete travel ban from and to areas of risk, based on defined list of countries
2020-03-12		Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced Home delivery of medicines to elderly persons
2020-03-11		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension suspension of air and sea travel with France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany as of 11 March
2020-03-11		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies all travellers arriving in Malta from Spain, Germany, France, Switzerland have to undergo 14 days quarantine
2020-03-08		Movement restrictions: International flights suspension suspension of all flights to Milan
2020-03-02		Public health measures: Testing policy In line with the recommendation issued by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control today, the 2nd March, laboratory testing for COVID-19 will be performed for patients who are suffering from acute respiratory tract infection with sudden onset of cough, fever or shortness of breath and who have been in countries within which local transmission of COVID-19 has been reported in the previous 14 days. ???
2020-02-27		Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies mandatory quarantine upon arrival for travellers from Italy, China, Singapoure, Japan, Iran, South Korea starting 27 February
2020-02-23		Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings Thermal screenings on airports and maritime ports
2020-01-19		Public health measures: General recommendations Advice for travelers to Wuhan region to take precautionary measures