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State of Emergency-COVID-19 Regulations

Country/Territory
Namibia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries, General
Keyword
Public health Hazards Risk assessment/management
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Abstract

This Regulation is issued by the President of Namibia pursuant to the Constitution of Namibia, 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 28th March 2020 to 17th April, 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. Furthermore, the Regulation outlaws the sale of alcohol during the lockdown period.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Amendment of State of Emergency COVID-19 Regulations

Legislation | Namibia | 2020

Keyword: Hazards, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Aquaculture, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX