Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) Order, 2020.

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, General
Keyword
Public health Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Early warning system Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on 18 March 2020.
Abstract

With effect from the 18th day of March, 2020, the measures set out in paragraphs 3 to 7 (establishing all the requirements and use restriction for any activity at national level) are directed to be enforced for removing or otherwise guarding against or mitigating the threat, or effects, of the SARS - CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) and its possible consequences. In particular, this Order specifies the following matters: self-quarantine requirements, symptoms of the disease and health control, gatherings in public place not exceeding 20 persons at a time, transport, food market and pharmacies operational time only during 6:00am to 2:00pm, permission for employees, etc.

Full text
English
Website
japarliament.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

Disaster Risk Management Act, 2015 (No. 1 of 2015).

Legislation | Jamaica | 2015

Keyword: Hazards, Institution, Special fund, Policy/planning, Early warning system, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX