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Proclamation Number 25 JBE 2020 for Public Health Emergency – COVID-19 (Governor of the State of Louisiana)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
Louisiana
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This proclamation declares a statewide public health emergency in the State of Louisiana as a result of the imminent threat posed to Louisiana citizens by COVID-19, which has created emergency conditions that threaten the lives and health of the citizens of the state.

Full text
English
Website
gov.louisiana.gov

References - Legislation

Implements

Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act (Louisiana Revised Statutes: Title 29. Military, Naval, and Veteran's Affairs; RS 29:760 - RS 29:772)

Legislation | United States of America | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Governance, Early warning system, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Institution, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX