28/03/2020: Stay at home recommendations for vulnerable groups who should not go to work. If they are unable to work from home they are to be granted special quarantine leave. Vulnerable groups including: - All people over 65 years of age; - Those who are insulin dependent; - Those on biological medication; - Those receiving chemotherapy or who underwent such treatment in the past six months; - Those who are immuno-suppressed; such as those with transplants or HIV; - Those who are on dialysis; - Pregnant women; - Those who have been treated for respiratory disease in the past year; - Those who had cardiac problems in the past six months. - Those who attend the heart failure clinic; & - Those on oral steroids. ; 03/06/2020: Vulnerable groups may go outside again.

26/04/2021 museums and cultural establishment allowed to partially re-open with safety distance and necessary precautions. ; 10/05/2021 outside entertainment venues; beaches; and lidos remain closed until further notice; 24/05/2021 Beaches open from 8:00 to 20:00 (no water games or water attractions); 07/06/2021 Cinemas; theatres; casinos and gaming centers reopen; with physical distancing provisions in place; 28/06/2021 Water parks will open according to NPI standards

17/01/2022 Only persons with a valid and recognized vaccine certificate will be allowed access.;14/02/2022 Where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with the operating license exceeds 300 persons but is less than 500 persons; audiences shall be seated in such a way that each seated person / group of seated persons maintains social distancing of at least 1.5 meters in indoor venues and at least 1.0 meter in outdoor venues from another seated person / group of persons. In the case of groups of persons; no more than 8 persons can be seated as a group except for groups of persons from the same household. All outlets shall be open for service to clients seated at table only between the hours of five o’clock in the morning (5:00 a.m.) and one o’clock in the morning (1:00 a.m.).;07/03/2022 For establishments where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with their operating license does not exceed a total of 300 persons; seating arrangements can follow operating license conditions. For establishments where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with the operating license exceeds a total of 300 persons; seating at tables shall be such that no more than 8 persons can be seated except for groups of persons from the same household. Tables are to be arranged so that the distance from one table to another table is not less than 1.5m in all directions in an indoor enclosed area and not less than 1 m in all directions on the outside area of the venue.; 2/05/2022: regulations repealed incl. Closure of Certain Places of Entertainment Regulations; Closure of Food and Drink Outlets Regulations; Organised Mass Events Regulations

From 10 May 2021: bars and restaurants allowed to re-open; and operate between 05:00 and 24:00. ; 24/05/2021: Max 4 people are allowed to sit together. ; 07/06/2021: The number of persons permitted on the same table increases to 6. ; 28/06/2021: Opening hours of bars; restaurants and casinos will be extended to 2am if license permits. ; 09/10/2021: Restaurants; snack bars; bars; and clubs allowing entry for vaccinated persons only. Masks are mandatory and tables are limited to groups of 8 persons max. Establishments can operate until 3:00 am if their license permits this.; 07/02/2022 All catering establishments shall open for seated clients from 5 a.m. until 1 a.m with no restrictions incl. vaccine certificates.

Mater Dej Hospital (Malta's main public hospital) temporarily suspends visiting hours. This policy does not apply when visiting children and in other extraordinary situations.; 19/05/2021: One visitor per patient is allowed; from 11:00 to 12:30 & 17:00 to 18:00.; 23/05/2022: still one visitor per patient Visitors are always required to wear a mask to practice hand hygiene and not to visit if feeling sick.

17/01/2022 Only persons with a valid and recognized vaccine certificate will be allowed access.;14/02/2022 Where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with the operating license exceeds 300 persons but is less than 500 persons; audiences shall be seated in such a way that each seated person / group of seated persons maintains social distancing of at least 1.5 meters in indoor venues and at least 1.0 meter in outdoor venues from another seated person / group of persons. In the case of groups of persons; no more than 8 persons can be seated as a group except for groups of persons from the same household. All outlets shall be open for service to clients seated at table only between the hours of five o’clock in the morning (5:00 a.m.) and one o’clock in the morning (1:00 a.m.).;07/03/2022 For establishments where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with their operating license does not exceed a total of 300 persons; seating arrangements can follow operating license conditions. For establishments where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with the operating license exceeds a total of 300 persons; seating at tables shall be such that no more than 8 persons can be seated except for groups of persons from the same household. Tables are to be arranged so that the distance from one table to another table is not less than 1.5m in all directions in an indoor enclosed area and not less than 1 m in all directions on the outside area of the venue.; 2/05/2022: regulations repealed incl. Closure of Certain Places of Entertainment Regulations; Closure of Food and Drink Outlets Regulations; Organised Mass Events Regulations

At events including cultural; artistic; dance; theatre; music performances; corporate events; conferences; awards nights; AGMs; fairs; markets; exhibitions; weddings and other celebrations; sports events entry is allowed for vaccinated persons only. Masks are mandatory and tables are limited to groups of not more than 8 persons. Seated events with a capping of 300 persons can opt to adopt pre-COVID distances and no limit to number of persons on tables. ; 27/12/2021: No standing events will be allowed. Admittance shall be exclusively on presentation of a valid vaccination certificate. Outdoor events shall take place in strictly fully controlled areas that are open spaces which are effectively enclosed/hoarded and that cannot otherwise be overlooked / looked into. Masks to be worn at all times and can only be removed when eating or drinking. Audiences shall be seated in such a way that each seated person maintains social distancing of at least two (2) meters from another seated person. In the case of persons from the same household no more than 6 persons shall be allowed to sit together. For persons not from the same household; up to 4 persons can be seated together.; 14/02/2022 No stand-up events are permitted.; 22/04/2022: Weddings and Social Activities can go back to being organised as they used to; pre-pandemic without the need for certificates.

From 10 May 2021: bars and restaurants allowed to re-open; and operate between 05:00 and 24:00. ; 24/05/2021: Max 4 people are allowed to sit together. ; 07/06/2021: The number of persons permitted on the same table increases to 6. ; 28/06/2021: Opening hours of bars; restaurants and casinos will be extended to 2am if license permits. ; 09/10/2021: Restaurants; snack bars; bars; and clubs allowing entry for vaccinated persons only. Masks are mandatory and tables are limited to groups of 8 persons max. Establishments can operate until 3:00 am if their license permits this.; 07/02/2022 All catering establishments shall open for seated clients from 5 a.m. until 1 a.m with no restrictions incl. vaccine certificates.

10/05/2021 gradual re-opening of gyms allowed. Outdoor and indoor non-contact sport training restart. No organized competition; leagues; or events (except for high-level and elite sport). No more than 4 people allowed to train together. ; 24/05/2021: Outdoor and indoor contact sport training can recommence for those aged 17 and over (no spectators). Organized competition; leagues and events for non-contact sports can recommence (no spectators). Maximum of 4 people training together still in place. In fitness centres; only individual training allowed. ; 28/06/2021: Fitness classes can operate as per standards with a maximum of 2 groups of 6 persons undertaking fitness together (total of 12 persons). Contact sport permissible for under 17 years. ; 27/12/2021: No spectators at sports will be allowed. ; 17/01/2022: Only persons with a valid and recognized vaccine certificate will be allowed access.; 11/02/2022 The maximum capacity of number of persons that any sports facility/venue/area can hold at any one time is 1 person per 20 square meters of usable training/competition space. Organized competitions; leagues or events can bring together no more than 100 persons at any one-time including officials within a competition venue; in the case of individual contact sports. All athletes in International Sport Competitions; Leagues or Events are required to be in possession of a negative Covid-19 swab test; which should be done within 72 hours (if PCR); or 24 hours (if RAT) prior to day 1 of competition.;14/02/2022 The maximum capacity of number of persons that gyms and fitness centers can hold at any one time is 1 person per 6 square meters; must not exceed 75 persons; and every person must keep a minimum of 3 meters from others. Clients and staff should always wear a face mask inside the gym/fitness center while they are not exercising.; 22/04/2022: social activities can resume as per normal.

02/05/2022 The standards for wearing a medical mask or cloth mask or a visor are applicable for airplanes during flights; hospitals; medical clinics; and old people’s homes and in care homes for persons with disability.; 16/05/2022 The standards for wearing a medical mask or cloth mask or a visor are applicable for hospitals; medical clinics; and old people’s homes and in care homes for persons with disability.

17/01/2022 Only persons with a valid and recognized vaccine certificate will be allowed access.;14/02/2022 Where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with the operating license exceeds 300 persons but is less than 500 persons; audiences shall be seated in such a way that each seated person / group of seated persons maintains social distancing of at least 1.5 meters in indoor venues and at least 1.0 meter in outdoor venues from another seated person / group of persons. In the case of groups of persons; no more than 8 persons can be seated as a group except for groups of persons from the same household. All outlets shall be open for service to clients seated at table only between the hours of five o’clock in the morning (5:00 a.m.) and one o’clock in the morning (1:00 a.m.).;07/03/2022 For establishments where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with their operating license does not exceed a total of 300 persons; seating arrangements can follow operating license conditions. For establishments where the capping for the number of persons in accordance with the operating license exceeds a total of 300 persons; seating at tables shall be such that no more than 8 persons can be seated except for groups of persons from the same household. Tables are to be arranged so that the distance from one table to another table is not less than 1.5m in all directions in an indoor enclosed area and not less than 1 m in all directions on the outside area of venue.;

10/05/2021 gradual re-opening of gyms allowed. Outdoor and indoor non-contact sport training restart. No organized competition; leagues; or events (except for high-level and elite sport). No more than 4 people allowed to train together. ; 24/05/2021: Outdoor and indoor contact sport training can recommence for those aged 17 and over (no spectators). Organized competition; leagues and events for non-contact sports can recommence (no spectators). Maximum of 4 people training together still in place. In fitness centres; only individual training allowed. ; 28/06/2021: Fitness classes can operate as per standards with a maximum of 2 groups of 6 persons undertaking fitness together (total of 12 persons). Contact sport permissible for under 17 years. ; 27/12/2021: No spectators at sports will be allowed. ; 17/01/2022: Only persons with a valid and recognized vaccine certificate will be allowed access.; 11/02/2022 The maximum capacity of number of persons that any sports facility/venue/area can hold at any one time is 1 person per 20 square meters of usable training/competition space. Organized competitions; leagues or events can bring together no more than 100 persons at any one-time including officials within a competition venue; in the case of individual contact sports. All athletes in International Sport Competitions; Leagues or Events are required to be in possession of a negative Covid-19 swab test; which should be done within 72 hours (if PCR); or 24 hours (if RAT) prior to day 1 of competition.; 14/02/2022 The maximum capacity of number of persons that gyms and fitness centers can hold at any one time is 1 person per 6 square meters; must not exceed 75 persons; and every person must keep a minimum of 3 meters from others. Clients and staff should always wear a face mask inside the gym/fitness center while they are not exercising.

Removal of mask in public spaces for vaccinated people; either if they are alone or with another vaccinated person. Mask is mandatory for public spaces for non vaccinated people.; From September masks are also mandatory in kindergarten; primary and secondary schools.; 18/10/2021 Masks are mandatory in public transport services.; 11/12/2021: Masks are mandatory in all public spaces with some exceptions regardless the vaccination status.

From 10 May 2021: bars and restaurants allowed to re-open; and operate between 05:00 and 24:00. ; 24/05/2021: Max 4 people are allowed to sit together. ; 07/06/2021: The number of persons permitted on the same table increases to 6. ; 28/06/2021: Opening hours of bars; restaurants and casinos will be extended to 2am if license permits. ; 09/10/2021: Restaurants; snack bars; bars; and clubs allowing entry for vaccinated persons only. Masks are mandatory and tables are limited to groups of 8 persons max. Establishments can operate until 3:00 am if their license permits this.; 07/02/2022 All catering establishments shall open for seated clients from 5 a.m. until 1 a.m.

At events including cultural; artistic; dance; theatre; music performances; corporate events; conferences; awards nights; AGMs; fairs; markets; exhibitions; weddings and other celebrations; sports events entry is allowed for vaccinated persons only. Masks are mandatory and tables are limited to groups of not more than 8 persons. Seated events with a capping of 300 persons can opt to adopt pre-COVID distances and no limit to number of persons on tables. ; 27/12/2021: No standing events will be allowed. Admittance shall be exclusively on presentation of a valid vaccination certificate. Outdoor events shall take place in strictly fully controlled areas that are open spaces which are effectively enclosed/hoarded and that cannot otherwise be overlooked / looked into. Masks to be worn at all times and can only be removed when eating or drinking. Audiences shall be seated in such a way that each seated person maintains social distancing of at least two (2) meters from another seated person. In the case of persons from the same household no more than 6 persons shall be allowed to sit together. For persons not from the same household; up to 4 persons can be seated together.; 14/02/2022 No stand-up events are permitted.

From 19/07/2021 the maximum number of attendees cannot exceed 150. The number of attendees shall not exceed one (1) person per four (4) square meters. There shall only be seated events; without breaks or intermission; and no dancing or mingling of patrons shall be allowed. Masks to be worn at all times and can only be removed when eating or drinking; 02/08/2021: The maximum number of attendees can not exceed 200.; 16/08/2021: The maximum number of attendees can not exceed 300. Only seated attendees with at least two (2) metres distance from each other. Masks to be worn at all times; 30/08/2021: The maximum number of attendees can not exceed 500.;

28/03/2020: Stay at home recommendations for vulnerable groups who should not go to work. If they are unable to work from home they are to be granted special quarantine leave. Vulnerable groups including: - All people over 65 years of age; - Those who are insulin dependent; - Those on biological medication; - Those receiving chemotherapy or who underwent such treatment in the past six months; - Those who are immuno-suppressed; such as those with transplants or HIV; - Those who are on dialysis; - Pregnant women; - Those who have been treated for respiratory disease in the past year; - Those who had cardiac problems in the past six months. - Those who attend the heart failure clinic; & - Those on oral steroids. ; 03/06/2020: Vulnerable groups may go outside again.

05/07/2021 The maximum number of attendees cannot exceed 100. The number of attendees shall not exceed one (1) person per four (4) square meters. There shall only be seated events; without breaks or intermission; and no dancing or mingling of patrons shall be allowed. Masks to be worn at all times and can only be removed when eating or drinking. On 19/07/2021 the maximum number of attendees was increased to 150.

26/04/2021 museums and cultural establishment allowed to partially re-open with safety distance and necessary precautions. ; 10/05/2021 outside entertainment venues; beaches; and lidos remain closed until further notice; 24/05/2021 Beaches open from 8:00 to 20:00 (no water games or water attractions); 07/06/2021 Cinemas; theatres; casinos and gaming centers reopen; with physical distancing provisions in place; 28/06/2021 Water parks will open according to NPI standards

Government has imposed 'lockdown' for people older than 65; pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses. Initially only allowed to leave home for medical appointments or with special disposition given from the Superintendent of Public Health. This was almost immediately relaxed a bit so that people were allowed to buy groceries; medicinal products or other necessities or for personal matters that are absolutely essential or urgent. This category includes people who need to go to work for a limited period of time; parents who need to exercise their right to see their children as per court order; farmers who need to feed and take care of their animals; and people who need to go the bank. Note that police won't enforce these rules so self-discipline and community participation are crucial.

Non-essential shops closure: Partially closed

Restrictive measures mandatory between 19 August 2020 to 31 December 2020

Bars will be able to open on Wednesday as long as they seat patrons at tables and serve food with their drinks, according to a legal notice published Tuesday. It is only nightclubs and discos that are closed.

Events stop: Partially banned

Restrictive measures mandatory between 15 June 2020 to 31 December 2020

The Superintendence of Public Health reiterates its position that it is not in favour of the organisation of mass gatherings or events. Nonetheless, the standards have been issued to mitigate against the transmission of COVID-19 in events and gatherings. On Monday 17 August it was announced that No gatherings of groups of more than 15 people will be allowed.