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Could restrictions be lifted by summer? Prof. Charmaine Gauci responds
The PM expressed tentative hopes for a 'normal' summer earlier today

Caroline Curmi

Earlier today, Prime Minister Robert Abela expressed his tentative hopes for a pleasant summer for Malta and Prof. Charmaine Gauci addressed this situation directly during today's press conference.

In a replying to a query from a local journalist, Prof. Gauci confirmed that the measures currently being taken are a contingency plan whose effectiveness depends majorly on the public: "If we have public cooperation, this may be possible," she said. in reference to the Prime Minister's comments.

During the press conference, Prof. Gauci highlighted the importance of following health directives by minimising social contact and staying inside unless absolutely necessary.

5th April 2020


Caroline Curmi
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Caroline Curmi
When she’s not having a quarter-life crisis, Caroline is either drawing in a café, frittering her salary on sushi or swearing at traffic in full-on Gozitan. There is also the occasional daytime drink somewhere in the equation. Or two. A creative must be allowed at least one vice.

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