Any health restrictions the authorities may consider for the carnival weekend will be supported by the Chamber of Commerce, its president said on Wednesday.
David Xuereb said the Chamber will support any measures even if they result in a potential reduction in revenues for business.
He was reacting to the growing concern of a possible second surge in COVID-19 infections after carnival as happened in the wake of the Christmas holidays.
Farmhouses in Gozo have reported good bookings for the carnival break between 12 and 16 February, despite renowned street festivities in Nadur being cancelled because of the pandemic.
Xuereb explained that as long as people remain in good health and avoid serious complications, Malta will see greater economic growth once the pandemic comes to an end.
See You Next Year Nadur! Much-Loved Spontaneous Carnival is NOT Happening this year!
The Nadur Local Council has issued a statement regarding this year’s Nadur Carnival, which draws the crowds every February to the sister island.
In the statement the local council said that “although it is a known fact that Nadur is synonymous with the carnival and is the locality that gives the greatest importance to this time of year, the Local Council believes that these times we are living are not appropriate for the gathering of people and for the organization of events that involve masses of people.”