New revised list of countries that will require Covid-19 testing before arriving in Malta

In this Feb. 6, 2020, photo released by the California Department of Public Health, is a demonstration of the equipment and procedures that will be used at the department's Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory lab in Richmond, Calif., to conduct tests for novel coronavirus. This is not an actual test of a novel coronavirus specimen. (California Department of Public Health via AP)

The Minister responsible for Public Health notifies that the list of countries referred to in the same regulations is being revised.

Any traveller arriving in Malta from any of the countries listed in the revised list of countries indicated hereunder is required to present a negative PCR COVID-19 test performed no longer than seventy-two (72) hours before arrival in Malta. Travelers arriving in Malta from any of the said countries who fail to produce such a test may be submitted to testing in Malta and may be subject to quarantine.

Revised List of Countries

Czech Republic;

Romania;

Spain – Barcelona, Girona, Madrid;

Tunisia.

This notice regarding the revised list of countries shall come into effect on Friday 4th September, at midnight.