Opposition Leader Adrian Delia has spoken about the importance of unity in the fight against the virus outbreak on the island.

Today a new chapter in our nation's history is being written, Opposition Adrian Delia said. "We have a major challenge before us, a war, a battle against something invisible and so more perilous."

"Our challenge is to again find the strength that we , as a people, have, and the resilience to fight the biggest plight."

He spoke of the importance of understanding that we only leave our normal life liberties for a while and understand that in this fight there is the need for the people to be together to win.

"Yes it is a fight for freedom, a fight for liberty, but we must understand that if we suffer and sacrifice a bit now, we will be able to win this fight together."

He said that he believes in the Maltese people. "Let us understand that there are no colours, no distinctions. We need to be able to, for those who have a lot, to help those who have a little or have nothing. We must be able to put the national interest before anything else."

He said that this is a moment to teach children what is important, and continue educating them, "as even during a war education must keep being given."

Delia spoke of the importance of sustaining the businesses suffering as a result of the outbreak.

"We must find the courage inside our hearts, that which truly makes us Maltese. Let us fight this fight together."