Prime Minister Robert Abela speaking on Saturday, has stated that the advice from public health experts is, that at this time there is no need for a complete lockdown of the country.

The Prime Minister just had announced a series of economic measures to assist businesses at this time.

He explained that a lockdown will be like house arrest, could do more harm than the virus itself, and he did not want to cause more suffering to the people.

Dr Abela said that managing the rate of infections is key and not to have a spike in transmissions which could overwhelm the health service.

Dr Abela said he is following the advice of the health authorities and explained that there is a system in place for anyone arriving at the airport to be screened.

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