Herd immunity in Malta: fact or fiction? 4 hours ago Following the announcement from Health Minister Chris Fearne that Malta has reached herd immunity as 70% of the adult population has had a COVID-19 vaccine, the British press has been flooded with articles on how it’s possible for UK tourists to visit this summer. A plethora of tabloids in the UK showcased the Maltese islands in all their scenic glory, alongside headlines explaining how British tourists can visit from 1 June… and get paid for it. Malta remains on the UK’s amber list. Entry of British tourists is subject to presentation of a PCR test no older than 72 hours, proof of two vaccines, or having a PCR on arrival and quarantine in a hotel chosen by the government at a price of €100 a night. The ministry has not announced which hotels are involved or how the selection process was made.