Maltese health associations urge public to avoid household gatherings to curb COVID spread Health associations are joining forces in an appeal to avoid household gatherings over the Easter period 14 March 2021, 2:54pm by Nicole Meilak Several specialist health associations are calling on the public to avoid household gatherings over the Easter period, as they are among the most efficient ways of spreading the virus. "We are grateful to the public who, in their majority, have followed public health measures," the group said in a statement. "However, we insist that household gatherings are curtailed over the Easter period. Only a maximum of two household should be allowed and only because working parents may need to leave their children with other family members. Strict safety measures need to be adhered to, even within households."