The government has introduced a number of new restrictive measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.
As from 29 October, bars and clubs will shut completely, a government statement read.
This measure will remain in place until 1 December at 6 am.
The statement read that snack bars and kiosks could remain open however cannot, under any circumstance, offer or sell any alcohol to clients and must remain closed between 11pm and 5am.
From Thursday 29 October the maximum people allowed in groups in public spaces will reduce from 10 to 6.
This means that groups of more than 6 in public spaces, including in queues or on bus stops, are prohibited, unless the two metres social distancing is kept between them. This measure, the government said, does not apply for people who live in the same residence.
The fine for those who do not abide by this measure will increase to €200, but if it is paid before proceedings before the Commissioner for Justice begins, the fine will reduce to €100.
These measures are coming into effect after consultation with the Superintendent of Public Health to limit the spread of Covid-19.
In a short tweet, both Prime Minister Robert Abela and Health Minister Chris Fearne said that the measures were being introduced on the recommendation of health authorities, and will further tighten social distancing and "allow us all to do our bit to protect the vulnerable."
The announcement comes only a week or so after the government announced new restrictive measures that would see bars have to close at 11pm, and face masks be worn at all times in public.
In an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday yesterday, Health Minister Chris Fearne said that as temperatures begin to drop in the winter months, the number of Covid-19 cases is expected to increase further. He said that a Covid-19 vaccine is, if all trials succeed, scheduled to be ready for distribution in January 2021, and that Malta will be able to vaccinate it's whole population within six months from that point.
Malta currently has 1,895 active cases of Covid-19 after 80 cases were reported on Monday.