Coronavirus malta stops all travel links with italy
That's correct. On February 26, 2020, the Maltese government announced that it would be suspending all travel links with Italy due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
The decision was made after Italy reported a significant increase in cases and deaths from the virus, with the number of cases exceeding 3,000 and the death toll reaching over 200. Malta, which is a small island nation with a population of around 475,000 people, is heavily reliant on tourism and has a significant number of Italian tourists visiting the country each year.
The suspension of travel links with Italy was intended to prevent the spread of the virus to Malta and to protect the country's population. The Maltese government also implemented a number of other measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including:
- Closing all schools and universities
- Suspending all public gatherings and events
- Implementing a ban on all non-essential travel to and from Italy
- Increasing the number of health workers and medical facilities
- Providing guidance and support to those who may have been in contact with someone who has the virus
The suspension of travel links with Italy was in place for several weeks, but it was eventually lifted on April 13, 2020, after the number of cases in Italy began to decline. However, the Maltese government continued to implement a number of measures to prevent the spread of the virus, including social distancing measures, mask-wearing, and increased testing and contact tracing.