Two more people were caught breaking quarantine rules related to the spread of Coronavirus, the government said today.

In the past 24 hours, police officers from the Administrative Law Enforcement Unit together with officials from the Directorate of Public Health and the Civil Protection Department carried out 134 spot-checks.

Another 2 people were found to be in breach of quarantine regulations and thereby issued a summons. They were also fined one thousand euro and must follow quarantine regulations. 

Since the government announced a mandatory quarantine for anyone arriving in Malta, a total of 224 spot-checks have been carried out. Since then, 4 people (two on Saturday) were found to be breaking the law and fined a thousand euro each. 

Minister for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement Byron Camilleri stated that spot-checks will continue to be carried out for the sake of national interest. He explained that these inspections are part of the government’s commitment to combat the spread of Covid-19.