Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Foreign Affairs, Immigration, Tourism
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Government of Malta
Overview: Travel to and from Spain, France, Germany, and Switzerland banned from midnight on this day. Mandatory quarantine for anyone returning from these countries under the pain of a €1,000 fine for every contravention. Freight and transport of food and medicines is unaffected.
Full details here: https://www.tvm.com.mt/en/news/we-will-not-tolerate-anyone-not-undergoing-quarantine-fines-for-those-who-contravene/
Type of Justification: Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Perception of an increased threat
Evidence/Justification: Exponential increase of COVID-19 cases in the four countries.