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Malta removed from Ireland’s ‘green list’ of safe travel corridors
Travellers will have to quarantine on their way back.

Jillian Mallia

If you were thinking of a quick getaway to Ireland any time soon, we’ve got bad news. After the recent spike in cases of COVID-19, Malta has been removed from the country’s ‘Green list’ which includes places that are deemed safe for travel without quarantine.

According to The Irish Independent, Malta (together with Cyprus, San Marino, Monaco and Gibraltar) have been removed from the list and “anyone travelling to those destinations would now have to isolate for 14 days on the way back,” they reported.

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After the recent spike in cases, Malta was also put on Lithuania’s black list. From last Monday, Maltese citizens and legal residents are not permitted to fly to Lithuania while returning Lithuanian citizens must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival.

Malta experienced a surge in cases following clusters related to mass events such as parties and feast marches. Some of the cases also include migrants who have been tested and quarantined at Hal Far.

5th August 2020


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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