In a press conference this morning, Health Minister and Deputy PM Chris Fearne, alongside Prime Minister Robert Abela, announced that two new swabbing centres will be open next week, with more details on the locations to follow in the coming days.

The Maltese Islands currently have four testing hubs: Mater Dei (for healthcare professionals), Luqa, Pembroke and Xewkija (Gozo). The two new tests will be up and running by next week.

To book a swab test call the Public Health Helpline on 111 or +356 21324086 if you have a foreign number.