Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules, 2020

These Rules are made to enable the Minister to implement measures to prevent, contain and manage the incidence of COVID-19. The Rules generally restrict movement and make extensive provisions for transportation. They also provide that only Essential Services shall continue to operate during the lockdown imposed due to the pandemic and further places the requirement of a permit for persons performing these services. What qualifies as Essential Services is listed in the Schedule and includes hospital and pharmaceutical services, potable water services, electricity distribution services, amongst others. The Rules prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages during the lockdown period. The Rules provide for penal sanctions for the contravention of the provisions.