The Forum Unions Maltin said this mmorning that measures implemented by the government to control the Covid-19 pandemic are too little, too late.

While making it obligatory to wear masks in public is a good step and should help reduce infections, stronger measures need to be taken if we are to have a chance at bringing the pandemic under control before the end of the year, Forum said in a statement.

"We are expecting stronger measures, such as the temporarily closing of establishments were people have to congregate indoors, requiring the presentation of a negative test to enter Malta from overseas, a re-emphasis on remote working and the reduction of the maximum number of people who can gather in one group," the forum said.

It is also imperative that any and all measures are taken to protect our most vulnerable citizens whether inside care homes or living in the community.

Most importantly we need to continue educating and our authorities need to lead by example through consistent actions and messages.

"Finally we expect that enforcement is carried out in all situations, with everyone and, this time round, without any waiver," it said.