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Public Health (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020 (L.N. No. 38 of 2020).

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

This Regulation is issued by the Minister of Health pursuant to the Public Health Act, 1970 to prevent and contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Among other things, the Regulation restricts the movement of persons from the period of 22nd April, 2020 to 5th May, 2020. This restriction is not to be applied to transportation or movement of essential supplies such as food, water, pharmaceutical products, medical supplies and medicines, and any other essential supplies and movement for the purposes of procuring essential supplies such as food, water, pharmaceutical products and medical supplies, among others.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Public Health Order (No. 12 of 1970).

Legislation | Lesotho | 1970

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pollution control, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Public Health (COVID-19) Regulations, 2020.

Legislation | Lesotho | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Food security, Vending, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX