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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