Negative PCR test requirement to enter Malta to be removed for children under 12

As from 6 June, children under 12 years of age will no longer be obliged to present a negative PCR test in order to enter Malta, said Health Minister Chris Fearne on Tuesday.

Answering a parliamentary question about what Covid-19 measures were still in place, he said that up until now children under 12 years of age had to present a negative PCR test upon entering Malta.

As from 6 June, this requirement will be removed.

Another measure which will also be removed on the same day is the mandatory social distancing measure currently present in Childcare centres.

After the 6 June they will be able to operate as per their individual licencing agreements.

Fearne said that these were all positive steps which will ultimately lead to the life everyone had before the Covid-19 pandemic arrived on Malta’s shores in March 2020.

22,000 elderly people have taken second Covid-19 booster dose

A total of 22,000 people over the age of 65 have taken the second Covid-19 booster dose, Minister for Health Chris Fearne also said on Tuesday.

Answering a parliamentary question by PL MP Deo Debattista, he said that up until Sunday the total of elderly who had taken the latest booster dose was 20,000 but that this had increased since.

He added that there are still appointments which need to be scheduled.

The second booster dose has been available for those over 65s since May 2.

“This will continue to provide further protection” he said.

He added that the response from those receiving the appointments has been good so far.

“I encourage those who have received their appointment to not miss it,” he said.

Fearne said that those who for some reason have missed can still receive their fourth vaccine dose by fixing another appointment.