The lockdown shall apply to all districts of Malawi.
The following persons shall be exempted from the application of the lockdown measures
Enforcement officer as defined under the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020
A person with a permit to supply essential services as provided under Part 1 of the Schedule to the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020
During the lockdown, persons providing essential services as listed under Part 1 of the Schedule to the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020 shall be allowed to operate in accordance to the Rules and these measures.
All essential services shall be obtained within the locality of residence.
Councils shall identify and licence persons for supply of essential goods and services to locality markets and shops.
Any person desirous of getting an essential service out of his or her locality shall get a permit from the local government authority or any delegated person to issue such permits by the local government authority. In the same vein, any person desirous of getting an essential service out of his or her district of residence shall get a permit from the Chief Executive Officer or District Commissioner of the local government authority.
Except for enforcement officers, no person shall be allowed to leave their homes unless they are listed under Rule 11(3)(a)(i) of the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020.
All central markets shall be closed. Notwithstanding the generality of the preceding measure, local markets within localities shall remain open from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm on any day.
Local government authorities shall designate areas as localities for purposes of implementing these measures.
During the lockdown all non-essential businesses or services will be suspended pursuant to these measures and Regulation 13(2) of the Business Licensing Regulations. For purposes of these measures, essential goods and services are those listed in Part 1 and 2 of the Schedule to the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020. Notwithstanding the listed services under the Schedule to the Rules, filling stations shall be treated as an essential service under these measures.
The persons to perform an essential service or supply essential goods shall be given a permit by the District Commissioner or the Chief Executive Officer of the Council of the area.
A person performing an essential service may be screened by an enforcement officer as defined in the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules.
Any person who breaches these measures commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine as prescribed under the Public Health Act.
The specific guidelines regulating the lockdown will be made available from tomorrow, Wednesday, through the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and other Radios as well as TVs.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to urge members of the public to refer to the Rules for more information. These will be reviewed as and when need arises.
At this point, let me handover to you, Your Excellency in case you have any remarks to make.
For optimal health, it is also important to remember to eat healthily and stay hydrated. WHO recommends drinking water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. Limit or avoid alcoholic beverages for adults and strictly avoid these in young people, and pregnant and breastfeeding women, or for other health reasons.
Ensure plenty of fruits and vegetables, and limit the intake of salt, sugar and fat. Prefer whole grains rather than refined foods. For more guidance on how to eat healthily during self-quarantine, please see the Food and nutrition tips during self-quarantine, prepared by WHO/Europe.
Proper nutrition and hydration are vital. People who eat a well-balanced diet tend to be healthier with stronger immune systems and lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases. So you should eat a variety of fresh and unprocessed foods every day to get the vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, protein and antioxidants your body needs. Drink enough water. Avoid sugar, fat and salt to significantly lower your risk of overweight, obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer.
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Explanation:
The lockdown shall apply to all districts of Malawi.
The following persons shall be exempted from the application of the lockdown measures
Enforcement officer as defined under the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020
A person with a permit to supply essential services as provided under Part 1 of the Schedule to the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020
During the lockdown, persons providing essential services as listed under Part 1 of the Schedule to the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020 shall be allowed to operate in accordance to the Rules and these measures.
All essential services shall be obtained within the locality of residence.
Councils shall identify and licence persons for supply of essential goods and services to locality markets and shops.
Any person desirous of getting an essential service out of his or her locality shall get a permit from the local government authority or any delegated person to issue such permits by the local government authority. In the same vein, any person desirous of getting an essential service out of his or her district of residence shall get a permit from the Chief Executive Officer or District Commissioner of the local government authority.
Except for enforcement officers, no person shall be allowed to leave their homes unless they are listed under Rule 11(3)(a)(i) of the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020.
All central markets shall be closed. Notwithstanding the generality of the preceding measure, local markets within localities shall remain open from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm on any day.
Local government authorities shall designate areas as localities for purposes of implementing these measures.
During the lockdown all non-essential businesses or services will be suspended pursuant to these measures and Regulation 13(2) of the Business Licensing Regulations. For purposes of these measures, essential goods and services are those listed in Part 1 and 2 of the Schedule to the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules 2020. Notwithstanding the listed services under the Schedule to the Rules, filling stations shall be treated as an essential service under these measures.
The persons to perform an essential service or supply essential goods shall be given a permit by the District Commissioner or the Chief Executive Officer of the Council of the area.
A person performing an essential service may be screened by an enforcement officer as defined in the Public Health (Corona Virus Prevention, Containment and Management) Rules.
Any person who breaches these measures commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine as prescribed under the Public Health Act.
The specific guidelines regulating the lockdown will be made available from tomorrow, Wednesday, through the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and other Radios as well as TVs.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to urge members of the public to refer to the Rules for more information. These will be reviewed as and when need arises.
At this point, let me handover to you, Your Excellency in case you have any remarks to make.
For optimal health, it is also important to remember to eat healthily and stay hydrated. WHO recommends drinking water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. Limit or avoid alcoholic beverages for adults and strictly avoid these in young people, and pregnant and breastfeeding women, or for other health reasons.
Ensure plenty of fruits and vegetables, and limit the intake of salt, sugar and fat. Prefer whole grains rather than refined foods. For more guidance on how to eat healthily during self-quarantine, please see the Food and nutrition tips during self-quarantine, prepared by WHO/Europe.
Proper nutrition and hydration are vital. People who eat a well-balanced diet tend to be healthier with stronger immune systems and lower risk of chronic illnesses and infectious diseases. So you should eat a variety of fresh and unprocessed foods every day to get the vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, protein and antioxidants your body needs. Drink enough water. Avoid sugar, fat and salt to significantly lower your risk of overweight, obesity, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain types of cancer.
Eat fresh and unprocessed foods every day
Drink enough water every day
Eat moderate amounts of fat and oil
Eat less salt and sugar
Avoid eating out
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