- These measures have been taken by the Superintendent of Public Health to reduce, remove or eliminate the threat to public health.
- The Superintendent of Public Health orders that the following categories of persons specifically listed and referred to as ‘vulnerable persons’, are to remain segregated in their residence:
- persons of 65 years of age or over
- pregnant women
- persons suffering from the following chronic illnesses and/or medical conditions:
- insulin dependent diabetics
- patients who are immunosuppressed
- patients undergoing any immunosuppressive treatment including but not limited to the use of biological agents and immunomodulators
- patients suffering from cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy
- patients suffering, or who have suffered, from cancer having undergone chemo therapy at any time within the last 6 months preceding the entry into force of this order
- patients on dialysis
- patients who are to be admitted to hospital with respiratory problem exacerbations
- patients who, at any time within the last year preceding the entry into force of this order, have been admitted to hospital with respiratory problem exacerbations
- patients suffering from cardiac disease who are to undergo a cardiac intervention or a cardiac surgical procedure
- patients suffering, or who have suffered, from cardiac disease having undergone a cardiac intervention or a cardiac surgical procedure at any time during the last 6 months preceding the entry into force of this order
- patients attending a heart failure clinic
- patients on oral steroids
EXCEPTIONS
- This
measure shall not apply in the event that the vulnerable persons need to
leave their residence for the following reasons:
- attend medical appointments
- obtain medical care or treatment
- acquire food
- acquire medicine
- acquire other daily necessities
- attend to any other essential or urgent personal matter
- Vulnerable persons shall limit the period outdoors to the least time possible and shall at all times exercise social distancing.
- Any person who satisfies the list of ‘vulnerable persons’ and occupies one of the following roles:
- Occupies a public office
- Member of Parliament
- Employee in the health services sector
- Healthcare professional
- Occupies an essential headship position
shall be EXEMPT from this measure, unless he/she chooses otherwise.
- The Superintendent of Public Health may, in her absolute discretion, exempt any vulnerable persons or category of vulnerable persons from this measure.
Should you require any further information or assistance on the matter, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr Sarah Mifsud personally on [email protected]
Disclaimer: The information provided does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice. All content available is for general informational purposes only. This may also not constitute the most updated information and you are always advised to seek legal advice.
