There is no public health reason to cancel mass events like next Wednesday's Isle of MTV concert, the Director-General of Health, Ray Busuttil, has said.

Replying to questions by The Sunday Times, Dr Busuttil said the authorities were urging the people to take the necessary precautions. He pointed out, however, that countries like Spain, where cases of A H1 N1 influenza were rampant, did not cancel the U2 concerts.

Dr Musuttil said there was no reason to scan people entering the island since those who were asymptomatic could be carrying the virus.