Malta, once nearly virus-free, sees COVID-19 resurgence The Mediterranean island nation of Malta only recorded 673 infections during the first four months of Europe's coronavirus emergency, and had brought its active cases down to a mere three by mid-JulyVALLETTA, Malta -- During the first four months of Europe’s coronavirus outbreak, the Mediterranean island nation of Malta recorded just 673 infections. Malta is now considered an at-risk destination by some European countries, which have imposed travel warnings or testing requirements on anyone who goes there. In all, Malta recorded 673 cases between March 7-July 7, but in the last six weeks the number of registered infections more than doubled to 1,546. Malta reopened its airport and ports on July 15, three months after shutting them down. And yet amid the surge, Malta on Friday welcomed the first cruise ship since it reopened its ports.

Source: ABC News August 21, 2020 18:55 UTC