What are the COVID-19 measures still in place?

Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Monday that the government will be removing all COVID-19 restrictions soon, although he gave no timeline on when this would happen. He also did not say if he has already discussed the issue with health experts. But, after days of celebrations that saw Labour Party supporters, without masks, marking the election victory, many are asking which restrictions are actually still being enforced: 

Quarantine

Despite significantly reducing quarantine in recent weeks, with primary contacts freed of the requirement to isolate if they are fully vaccinated and had their boosters, COVID-19 patients must still stay home for a week. It remains unclear whether this requirement will also be lifted, as has been the case elsewhere, such as the UK or Spain, or if people will still have to isolate once they test positive for the virus. 

Masks in schools, public transport, indoor public places

The use of masks in schools has been a hot issue for months, with many parents arguing it is unfair for students to wear them while they are not required in places such as restaurants and bars. Masks are also still mandatory on all public transport, including flights, despite...