Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

The Central Bank of Malta has been carefully following developments with regard to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). It has taken – and will continue to take – all precautions to protect its employees, contractors and visitors.

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS

The Bank has suspended both incoming and outgoing business and training travel until further notice.
In line with the World Health Organisation advice on the importance of containing the outbreak, the Bank is postponing non-essential meetings and events to reduce the risk of contagion.
Visitors to the Bank, including contractors, are being asked to verify that they comply with the health authorities’ guidelines with regards to their travel or possible exposure.
With effect from Monday, 11 May 2020, all third parties entering the Bank are kindly requested to wear a mask or visor, in line with Health Authorities’ instructions. Body temperature will also be measured. This is to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Cash poses no particular risk of infection for public (Johannes Beermann, Bundesbank)

GENERAL NOTICES

The Malta Coin Centre counter at the main premises will be open on weekdays from 08:30am to noon. Health precautions are in place, including the mandatory wearing of masks. Kindly please note that purchases can still be made via the e-shop.
The Central Bank of Malta Library is open to researchers by appointment only. Click here for details.
Persons requiring a report from the Central Credit Register would be able to request one through the normal channels and receive it via registered mail or by email.

CBM MEASURES

CBM reactivates moratoria - 14 January 2021.
Amendments to Directive 8 on Monetary policy instruments and procedures - 31 December 2020.
Amendments to Directive 16 on Borrower-Based Measures - 1 June 2020.
Six-month moratorium on loan repayments for those negatively affected - Read the guide to the moratorium here - 13 April 2020.
‘Payee only’ cheques can now be deposited by third parties - 25 March 2020.

COVID-RELATED RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

Special Feature: COVID-19 - Aspects of financial sector resilience
Beyond monetary policy – protecting the continuity and safety of payments during the coronavirus crisis (Blog post by Fabio Panetta, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB)

EXTERNAL LINKS

The Bank encourages the public to stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through the national health authority.

Read the Governor's message to the public here.

Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. The WHO advises anyone with even a mild cough or low-grade fever (37.3°C or more) to stay at home.