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Public Health (Control of COVID-19) (No. 2) Rules, 2020.

Country/Territory
Uganda
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
General
Keyword
Hazards Public health Quarantine Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Rules are made by the Minister of Health to address the Covid-19 global pandemic. The Rules impose a daily curfew from 1900 hours to 0630 hours of the following day, to last from the 1st of April, 2020 to the 14th of April, 2020 throughout the country, with certain exceptions. The Rules further prohibit the sale of non-food items from 1st April, 2020 to 14th April, 2020. Essentially, shops, salons, gyms, hotels, etc, are to be closed. Factories and construction sites are allowed to continue being open during this period. A contravention of the provisions of these Rules gives rise to imprisonment.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Public Health Act 1935 (Cap. 281).

Legislation | Uganda | 1935

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Institution, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Water supply, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Public Health (Control of Covid -19) Rules, 2021 Statutory Instrumentss 2021 - No. 38

Legislation | Uganda | 2021

Keyword: Hazards, Public health, Quarantine, Risk assessment/management, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX