Forum Unions Maltin’s reaction to government’s measures: ‘too little, too late’

For.U.M. refers to the measures and enforcement announced by government to control the pandemic. The following is the confederation’s position:

1. While mandating and enforcing universal mask-wearing is a good step and should help reduce infections, stronger measures need to be taken if we are to have a chance at bringing the pandemic under control before the end of the year.

2. We are expecting stronger measures, such as the temporarily closing of establishments where people have to congregate indoors, requiring the presentation of a negative test to enter Malta from overseas, a re-emphasis on remote working and the reduction of the maximum number of people who can gather in one group.

3. It is also imperative that any and all measures are taken to protect our most vulnerable citizens whether inside care homes or living in the community.

4. Most importantly we need to continue educating and our authorities need to lead by example through consistent actions and messages.

5. Finally we expect that enforcement is carried out in all situations, with everyone and, this time round, without any waiver.

Decisive action can still turn around this pandemic once again, but it needs to be implemented now.