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Public Health Act (Dangerous Infectious Disease) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 (S.I. No. 24 of 2020).

Country/Territory
Antigua and Barbuda
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Water, General
Keyword
Disasters Vending Internal trade Water supply
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations amend the Public Health Act (Dangerous Infectious Disease) Regulations, 2020 in provisions regarding special powers of the Central Board of Health to take measures to contain the COVID-19 virus. The Board, may modify or adopt, with modifications, any special measures as the circumstances caused by the spread or the threat of the spread of the dangerous infectious disease may from time to time require. The Regulations also impose a closing of all non-essential businesses. Fish and meat markets, abattoirs, vegetable and livestock farming, vending of agricultural produce, wholesale or retail grocery stores, supermarkets and community shops and provision of water services, amongst other, may continue.

Full text
English
Website
ab.gov.ag

References - Legislation

Amends

Public Health Act (Dangerous Infectious Disease) Regulations, 2020 (S.I. No. 16 of 2020).

Legislation | Antigua and Barbuda | 2020

Keyword: Disasters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX