In a snap press conference tonight, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister issued a stark warning following the first local fatality due to Covid-19: "This is neither the first nor the last death," he said.

He referred to global Coronavirus patterns and insisted the public continue to follow health directives: "we're doing everything we can, with all our might, to reduce the number of people infected with this virus." he said. He further emphasised the public's role in curbing the spread: "As we've seen today, the consequences can be fatal."

Rallying the public together, Chris Fearne said: "Please help us help you," he concluded.

The Health Minister and the Superintendent of Public Health both extended their condolences to the family of the 92-year-old Gozitan woman.

GuideMeMalta extends its condolences to this woman's family.