In a bid to control COVID-19 spread, Mater Dei Hospital will be implementing a number of measures as of Wednesday, the hospital said.

Visiting hours shall be revised as follows: Monday to Sunday - 1130 to 1200 (strictly 1 visitor per visit), 1700 to 1800 (strictly 1 visitor per visit).

All visitors shall be screened before entering the hospital.

As a result, waiting time and queues are expected before entering the hospital. This includes MDH main entrance, Day-care, Outpatients, A&E and SAMOC.

This protocol will be in place until further notice.

In other developments, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said that, while there is no reason for alarm, Maltese citizens should follow the instructions that are regularly being issued by the pertinent authorities both locally and abroad.

The Ministry is closely following the situation as it develops and is in constant contact and co-ordination with both Maltese Embassies abroad and with the Health Authorities in Malta.

While Maltese Missions abroad will be assisting Maltese citizens who require assistance in the affected areas, in case of emergency or for more information, Maltese citizens may contact the Ministry on the following coordinates:

• Phone: 00356 2204 2200

• Email address: [email protected]