An 86-year-old man passed away after having contracted the Covid-19 virus, the health authorities said on Sunday afternoon.
The man tested positive on 14 September, and remained receiving care in the home for the elderly where he resided. The health authorities said that the man had underlying medical conditions.
The health ministry sent its condolences to the family, and appealed for everyone to observe the Covid-19 guidelines.
Sources informed this newsroom that the man died at the St Joseph Fgura home for the elderly. This was the first death outside hospitals.
Malta's previous deaths from the virus are listed below:
Wednesday 8 April - Woman, 92, Gozo General Hospital
Thursday 9 April - Man, 79, Karin Grech Hospital
Saturday 11 April - Man, 84, Mater Dei Hospital
Saturday 25 April - Woman, 96, Mater Dei Hospital
Tuesday 5 May - Man, 81, Karin Grech Hospital
Wednesday 13 May - Man, 53, Mater Dei Hospital
Wednesday 27 May - Man, 97, Karin Grech Hospital
Friday 29 May - Man, 56, Mater Dei Hospital
Friday 29 May - Man, 68, Mater Dei Hospital
Friday 21 August - Man, 72, Mater Dei Hospital
Saturday 29 August - Woman, 86, Mater Dei Hospital
Sunday 30 August - Man, 86, Mater Dei Hospital
Tuesday 1 September - Man, 89, Mater Dei Hospital
Saturday 5 September - Man, 85, Mater Dei Hospital
Thursday 10 September - Man, 80, Mater Dei Hospital
Monday 14 September - Woman, 86, Mater Dei Hospital
Friday 18 September - Woman, 91, Mater Dei Hospital
Saturday 19 September - Man, 85, Mater Dei Hospital
Saturday 19 September - Woman, 72, Mater Dei Hospital
Saturday 19 September - Woman, 86, Mater Dei Hospital