Public Health (COVID-19 Prevention, Containment and Treatment) (National Lockdown) Order, 2020 (S.I. No. 83 of 2020) Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Zimbabwean Government Gazette Extraordinary dated the 28th March, 2020. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Water, General Keyword Hazards Food security Internal trade Vending Offences/penalties Water supply Sewerage Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Abstract These Regulations introduce measures to contain the spreading of the COVID-19 virus, such as restriction on the freedom of movement and closure of businesses. They define "essential service" and provide exemptions from restrictive measures for such services. The Regulations prohibit hoarding of goods. No person shall, at his or her home or in any other premises or location, hoard food in excess of what is needed to be stored for himself or herself and his or her family during the period of the national lockdown. “Essential service” includes, amongst others, any service relating to the supply and distribution of water,) any sewerage or sanitary service and any service relating to the production, supply, delivery or distribution of food. Full text English Website www.veritaszim.net References - Legislation Implements Public Health Act (No. 11/2018). Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2018 Keyword: Basic legislation, Pollution control, Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Right to food, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition, Human rights, Gender, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Waste disposal, Waste management, Water supply, Sewerage, Waterworks, Potable water, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Public Health (COVID-19 Prevention, Containment and Treatment) (National Lockdown) (Amendment) Order, 2020 (No. 5 of 2020) Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2020 Keyword: Hazards, Risk assessment/management Source: FAO, FAOLEX