State House on Friday said the COVID-19 pandemic in The Gambia is now governed by Public Health (Dangerous Infectious Diseases) Protection Regulations, 2020.
“These Regulations have been promulgated by the Hon. Minister of Health, Dr Ahmadou Samateh pursuant to the Public Health Act Cap 40.02 and the Quarantine Act, Cap 42.03 of the Laws of The Gambia. These Regulations are made to empower public health authorities apply all necessary health measures geared towards preventing and containing the spread of dangerous infectious diseases, including Corona virus,” State House said in a statement.
The statement added: “Under the Regulations, the Minister is empowered to declare the whole or any part of The Gambia as an infected local area and accordingly restrict or prohibit the movement of persons and vehicles; order the closure of borders during the period of the restriction on movement, except for the transportation of persons performing essential services or obtaining essential supplies; restrict or prohibit mass gatherings of persons and order the temporary closure of public places; construct or designated spaces as quarantine and isolation centres for travelers coming from infected areas; order persons entering in The Gambia to bear the cost of their quarantine; and order compulsory wearing of a face mask by all persons in public places.”
