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JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 623 THE JAMAICA GAZETTE SUPPLEMENT PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS Vol.

CXLIII MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2020 623 No.

105 No.

126 THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ACT THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT (ENFORCEMENT MEASURES) (NO.
8) ORDER, 2020 WHEREAS the Minister responsible for disaster preparedness and emergency management has given written notice to the Prime Minister that Jamaica appears to be threatened with or affected by the SARS–CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), and that measures apart from or in addition to those specifically provided for in the Disaster Risk Management Act should be taken promptly: AND WHEREAS on March 13, 2020, the Prime Minister by Order declared the whole of Jamaica to be a disaster area: NOW THEREFORE: In exercise of the powers conferred upon the Prime Minister by section 26(2) of the Disaster Risk Management Act, the following Order is hereby made:— Citation.
1.

This Order may be cited as the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.

8) Order, 2020, and shall take effect on the 15th day of June, 2020.

624 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 Objects.

2.

The measures set out in this Order are directed to be enforced for removing or otherwise guarding against or mitigating the threat, or effects, of the SARS–CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) and the possible consequences thereof.

Requirements for entry to Jamaica.
3.—(1) A person who, during the period June 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020, seeks to enter Jamaica, shall— (a) if the person is ordinarily resident in Jamaica, complete,through the website https://jamcovid19.moh.gov.jm/, the relevant application for entry; or (b) if the person is not ordinarily resident in Jamaica, (i) (ii) complete,through https:// the www.visitjamaica.com, the relevant application for entry; and website comply with all applicable provisions of the Immigration Restriction (Commonwealth Citizens) Act and the Aliens Act.
(2) A Medical Officer (Health), Medical Officer or public health officer shall, in respect of a person who applies under sub-paragraph (1) to enter Jamaica, conduct a health and risk assessment including— (a) (b) (c) (d) a temperature check; observation for symptoms of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19); taking into account whether the occupation of the person creates a heightened risk of exposure to the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19); and taking into account the countries visited by the person during the period of six weeks immediately before the date of the application and any other relevant health factors, and determine whether or not the person poses a high risk for the transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19).
(3) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, each person who enters Jamaica shall be given information about the protocols that the person shall follow in order to minimize the risk of transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19).
(4) The provisions of sub-paragraph (2) and paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7 shall not apply to airline crew, but a member of airline crew, who is landed in Jamaica, shall for the duration of that member’s stay in Jamaica, remain at an abode or place of residence (including the yard).
JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 625 (5) Notwithstanding anything in paragraphs 4 to 7, a person permitted to enter Jamaica under any of those paragraphs shall be permitted to leave Jamaica during the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020.

(6) In this paragraph and paragraphs 4, 5, 6 and 7, “ordinarily resident in Jamaica” means resident in Jamaica for a continuous period of not less than six months in a calendar year.
Procedure following risk assessment of person ordinarily resident in Jamaica.

4.—(1) This paragraph applies where a risk assessment under paragraph 3 is made in respect of a person, seeking to enter Jamaica, who is ordinarily resident in Jamaica.
(2) Where the Medical Officer (Health), Medical Officer or public health officer (as the case may be) determines that the person— (a) does not pose a high risk of transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person— (i) shall, on being permitted to enter Jamaica, be required to remain at an abode or place of residence (including the yard) for a period of 14 days beginning from the date on which the person is permitted to enter Jamaica; and (ii) may leave that abode or place of residence only once per day to go to the closest practicable location for the purpose of necessities of life, and then shall immediately return to the abode or place of residence; or (b) poses a high risk of transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be tested for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) upon arrival in Jamaica and shall remain in quarantine, at a facility designated by the Government,or at that person’s abode or place of residence, as may be directed by a Medical Officer (Health), until the test results are known, and if the person— (i) tests positive for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be required to remain at that facility, abode or place of residence,until a Medical Officer (Health), a Medical Officer, or a public health officer certifies that the person has recovered from the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19); or (ii) tests negative for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the Medical Officer (Health), Medical Officer 626 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 or public health officer (as the case may be) shall either require the person to remain— (A) at that person’s abode or place of residence (including the yard) for a period of 14 days beginning from the date on which the person is permitted to enter Jamaica, except that the person may once per day leave that abode or place of residence to go to the closest practicable location for the purpose of necessities of life, and then shall immediately return to the abode or place of residence; or (B) in quarantine, at a facility designated by the Government,or at that person’s abode or place of residence, as that officer considers appropriate having regard to the level of risk concerned.
(3) A person to whom any of the requirements of this paragraph applies— (a) (b) shall comply with all applicable directions given, and requirements imposed, by an authorized officer; shall not attend for work at the person’s place of employment (but may work from home), during the period that the person is required under this paragraph to remain at the person’s abode or place of residence or in quarantine, and the person’s employer shall not count that period against the leave entitlements of the person unless otherwise agreed between the employer and the person; and (c) shall comply with the provisions of paragraphs 9 to 12.
(4) In this paragraph, “necessities of life” shall be construed as including obtaining food, medical supplies or medical services, conducting financial transactions, overseeing the person’s place of business, attending a place of worship, and physical exercise.

5.—(1) This paragraph applies where a risk assessment under paragraph 3 is made in respect of a person who— (a) (b) is not ordinarily resident in Jamaica; and seeks to enter Jamaica as a tourist.
Procedure following risk assessment of person who is not ordinarily resident in Jamaica, visiting as a tourist.
JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 627 (2) Where the Medical Officer (Health), Medical Officer or public health officer (as the case may be) determines that the person— (a) (b) does not pose a high risk of transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be required, on being permitted to enter Jamaica, to remain within the area of the Resilient Corridor described in the First Schedule, for the duration of the person’s stay in Jamaica; or poses a high risk of transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be tested for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) upon arrival in Jamaica and shall remain in quarantine, at a facility designated by the Government or at that person’s intended abode or place of residence within the area of the Resilient Corridor described in the First Schedule, as may be directed by a Medical Officer (Health), until the test results are known, and if the person— (i) (ii) tests positive for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall remain in quarantine at that abode or place of residence, or at a facility designated by the Government, as may be directed by a Medical Officer (Health), until a Medical Officer (Health), a Medical Officer, or a public health officer certifies that the person has recovered from the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19); or tests negative for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be released from quarantine, but shall remain within the area of the Resilient Corridor described in the First Schedule, and comply with the provisions of paragraphs 9 to 12, while in Jamaica.
(3) A person to whom any of the requirements of this paragraph applies shall— (a) (b) (c) comply with all applicable directions given, and requirements imposed, by an authorized officer; comply with the provisions of paragraphs 9 to 12; and shall only travel on transportation licensed under the Tourist Board Act.
6.—(1) This paragraph applies where a risk assessment under paragraph 3 is made in respect of a person who— (a) (b) is not ordinarily resident in Jamaica; and seeks to enter Jamaica for business purposes.

Procedure following risk assessment of person who is not ordinarily resident in Jamaica, visiting for business purposes.
628 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 (2) Where the person intends to stay in Jamaica for 14 days or more and the Medical Officer (Health), Medical Officer or public health officer (as the case may be) determines that the person— (a) does not pose a high risk of transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person— (i) shall, on being permitted to enter Jamaica, be required to remain at that person’s intended abode or place of residence in Jamaica for a period of 14 days beginning from the date on which the person is permitted to enter Jamaica; and (ii) may leave that abode or place of residence only once per day to go to the closest practicable location for the purpose of necessities of life, and then shall immediately return to the abode or place of residence; or (b) poses a high risk of transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be tested for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) upon arrival in Jamaica and shall remain in quarantine, at a facility designated by the Government,or at that person’s intended abode or place of residence in Jamaica, as may be directed by a Medical Officer (Health), until the test results are known, and if the person— (i) (ii) tests positive for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be required to remain in quarantine at that facility, abode or place of residence until a Medical Officer (Health), a Medical Officer, or a public health officer certifies that the person has recovered from the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID- 19); or tests negative for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the Medical Officer (Health), Medical Officer or public health officer (as the case may be) shall either require the person to remain— (A) at an abode or place of residence (including the yard) for a period of 14 days beginning from the date on which the person is permitted to enter Jamaica, except that the person may once per day leave that abode or place of residence to go to the closest practicable location for the purpose of necessities of life, and then shall immediately return to the abode or place of residence; or JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 629 Third Schedule.
(B) in quarantine, at a facility designated by the Government, or at an abode or place of residence, as that officer considers appropriate having regard to the level of risk concerned.
(3) Where the person intends to stay in Jamaica for less than 14 days, the person shall be tested for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) upon arrival in Jamaica and shall remain in quarantine, at that person’s intended abode or place of residence in Jamaica, until the test results are known, and if the person— (a) tests positive for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall remain in quarantine at that abode or place of residence, or at a facility designated by the Government, as may be directed by a Medical Officer (Health); or (b) tests negative for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be released from quarantine, but— (i) shall remain at the person’s intended abode or place of residence in Jamaica, for the duration of the person’s stay in Jamaica; and (ii) may leave that abode or place of residence only once per day to go to the closest practicable location for the purpose of necessities of life, and then shall immediately return to the abode or place of residence.
(4) A person to whom any of the requirements of this paragraph applies shall— (a) (b) (c) comply with all applicable directions given, and requirements imposed, by an authorized officer; comply with the provisions of paragraphs 9 to 12; and for the first 14 days of the person’s stay in Jamaica, shall not— (i) (ii) meet with any person who is 65 years of age or older; or take any form of transportation with another passenger, other than another person with whom that person travelled to Jamaica.
(5) In this paragraph, “necessities of life” shall be construed as including obtaining food, medical supplies or medical services, conducting financial transactions, and conducting business transactions.

630 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 Procedure following risk assessment of person who is not ordinarily resident in Jamaica, visiting other than as tourist and other than for business purposes.
7.—(1) This paragraph applies where a risk assessment under paragraph 3 is made in respect of a person who— (a) (b) is not ordinarily resident in Jamaica; and seeks to enter Jamaica other than as a tourist and other than for business purposes.
(2) The person— (a) (b) shall, on being permitted to enter Jamaica, be required to remain in quarantine at a facility designated by the Government, or at that person’s intended abode or place of residence (including the yard) in Jamaica, as may be directed by a Medical Officer (Health) for a period of 14 days beginning from the date on which the person is permitted to enter Jamaica; and if the Medical Officer (Health), Medical Officer or public health officer (as the case may be) determines that the person poses a high risk of transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), that officer may require that the person be tested for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) upon arrival in Jamaica, and if the person— (i) tests positive for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall be required to remain in quarantine at the facility, abode or place of residence referred to in sub-paragraph (a), until a Medical Officer (Health), a Medical Officer, or a public health officer certifies that the person has recovered from the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19); or (ii) tests negative for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the person shall remain in quarantine until the end of the period referred to in sub-paragraph (a).
(3) A person to whom any of the requirements of this paragraph applies shall comply with— (a) all applicable directions given, and requirements imposed, by an authorized officer; and (b) the provisions of paragraphs 9 to 12.

Electronic monitoring.

8.—(1) A person who is required to remain in quarantine under paragraph 4, 5, 6 or 7 shall be monitored by an electronic device.
JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 631 (2) The use of an electronic monitoring device under sub-paragraph (1) shall be solely for the purpose of preventing the transmission of the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) into the community, and, accordingly— (a) the electronic monitoring device shall be used only to monitor— (i) whether the person has left the designated quarantine area; and (ii) the health status of the person; (b) (c) the electronic monitoring shall be terminated immediately on the expiration of the quarantine period; and all information obtained from the electronic monitoring shall be stored in a secure manner for the duration of the quarantine, and shall— (i) be accessible only by the technical personnel responsible for implementing the monitoring, who may disclose it only to the following individuals— (A) a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, not below the rank of Inspector, designated by the Commissioner of Police; and (B) a Medical Officer (Health) and a Medical Officer; and Procedure to be followed by persons with COVID- 19 illness or symptoms.
(ii) be deleted upon the expiration of the quarantine.
9.—(1) A person in Jamaica who develops a respiratory illness or flu-like symptoms and who may have had contact with someone who— (a) (b) has travelled to a country affected by the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19); or is infected with the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) or has been exposed to a person so infected, shall forthwith inform the Ministry with responsibility for health and wellness (at 888-ONE-LOVE (888-663-5683), 888-754-7792, 876-542-5998, 876-542-6007, or 876-542-6006) and comply with all applicable directions given, and requirements imposed by, a Medical Officer (Health), a Medical Officer, a public health officer or a nurse registered under the Nurses and Midwives Act.
(2) A person in Jamaica who tests positive for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) shall be quarantined at a facility designated by the Government, or such other place designated by a Medical Officer (Health).

632 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 Requirement to stay at home.

Second Schedule.
Second Schedule.

10.—(1) Except as otherwise permitted under the Second Schedule,during the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, commencing at 10:00 pm on June 15, 2020, and ending at 5:00 am on June 30, 2020, each person shall remain at an abode or place of residence (including the yard) during the hours from 10:00 pm each day to 5:00 am on the following day.
(2) A person permitted under the Second Schedule to leave their abode or place of residence shall produce satisfactory proof of identification as a person referenced in the Second Schedule, on being requested to do so by an authorized officer,at any time during the hours specified in sub-paragraph (1) within the period specified in that sub-paragraph.
(3) Where a person is permitted under the Second Schedule to leave their abode or place of residence, during the hours specified in sub- paragraph (1) within the period specified in that sub-paragraph, the employer of a person referenced in sub-paragraph (2) shall, if the person would otherwise have to take public transportation, ensure that transportation is provided to the person between the place of employment and the person’s abode or place of residence.
11.—(1) Subject to paragraph 9(2), a person who is ill with the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) shall, except for the purpose of seeking urgent medical attention— (a) remain in quarantine at a facility designated by the Government or such other place as may be designated by a Medical Officer (Health) which may be the person’s abode or place of residence (excluding the yard); and (b) to the extent possible, remain isolated from other persons in that facility, abode or place of residence, and shall ensure that a valid photo identification of that person is kept with the person, when that person is outside of the designated facility or such other place.
(2) A person who is ill with a respiratory illness or a flu-like illness shall, except for the purpose of seeking urgent medical attention, remain at home until the person has fully recovered from the illness.
(3) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, a person who has attained the age of 65 years or more shall remain within an abode or place of residence, except that the person may leave that abode or place of residence once per day, to go to the closest practicable location for the purpose of necessities of life, and then shall immediately return to the abode or place of residence.
(4) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, notwithstanding paragraph (3), a person who has attained the age of 65 years or more may leave the abode or place of residence referred to in sub-paragraph (3) for any purpose specified in the Second Schedule.

Restrictions applicable to persons with COVID-19 illness and symptoms or persons of specified age.

Second Schedule.

JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 633 Requirements when in any public place.

Third Schedule.
Third Schedule.

(5) In sub-paragraph (3), “necessities of life” include obtaining food, medical supplies or medical services, conducting financial transactions, overseeing the person’s place of business, attending a place of worship, and physical exercise.

12.
During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020— (a) (b) subject to the exceptions listed in the Third Schedule, and except as otherwise provided in this Order, gatherings in any public place shall not exceed 10 persons at a time; each person at such a gathering shall maintain a distance of at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) from other persons (“social distancing”); and (c) when in a public place (which, for the avoidance of doubt, includes a workplace and a licensed public passenger vehicle), each person shall wear a mask fitted to that person’s face so as to cover that person’s nose and mouth.
Restrictions applicable to hospitals, nursing homes and infirmaries.

13.—(1) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, the operator of a hospital or nursing home shall ensure that no person visits a patient in the hospital or nursing home, more than once per day, and that each such patient does not have more than one visitor per day.
(2) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, the operator of an infirmary shall ensure that— (a) (b) no person visits a patient in the infirmary; and no patient of the infirmary is permitted to go outside the infirmary.

(3) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, no new patient shall be admitted to an infirmary.
(4) An employee of a hospital, nursing home or infirmary shall, immediately on becoming aware that he or she has, or may have, been exposed to the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) outside of that hospital, nursing home or infirmary (as the case may be)— (a) (b) report the matter to the employer, and to the Ministry with responsibility for health and wellness (at 888-ONE-LOVE (888- 663-5683), 888-754-7792, 876-542-5998, 876-542-6007, or 876-542- 6006); and remain at the person’s abode or place of residence unless otherwise authorised by a Medical Officer (Health), a Medical Officer or a nurse registered under the Nurses and Midwives Act.
634 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 Restrictions applicable to businesses.

14.—(1) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020— (a) markets shall operate, and vending in public arcades and public transportation centres shall take place, only during the hours of 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Mondays to Saturdays; and (b) on Sundays, all markets shall remain closed, and no vending shall take place in public arcades and public transportation centres.
(2) During the period from June 15, 2020 to June 30, 2020, no more than 10 persons at a time shall be permitted to be in any one area of a barber shop or hair salon, and no more than 2 of those persons shall be clients waiting to be served in that area.
(3) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, all public transportation for which a licence is required under the Transport Authority Act shall operate only between the hours of 4:00 am and 11:00 pm, but no passengers shall be in any such transportation during the hours of— (a) (b) 4:00 am and 5:00 am; and 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm.
(4) During the period referred to in sub-paragraph (3), the provision of such public transportation— (a) by— (i) motor car, shall be with all windows open and the air conditioning turned off; or (ii) by bus shall be limited to seated passengers only; and (b) each person who is a driver or passenger of such public transportation shall— (i) produce photo identification in the form required under paragraph 10(2) upon being required to do so by an authorized officer; and (ii) wear a mask fitted to that person’s face so as to cover the person’s nose and mouth.
(5) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, public beaches (whether licensed under the Beach Control Act or otherwise) may open during the hours from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, and the operator of such a beach shall ensure that the following requirements are complied with— (a) paragraph 12(b) and (c) (social distancing and wearing of masks), except that— (i) members of the same household, family or group, may gather in groups consisting of two persons each, who JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 635 may be closer together than 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet), with a distance of at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) between each such group of two persons; and (b) (c) (d) (e) (ii) a mask shall not be worn by a person while in the water; no more than 10 persons at a time shall gather in any one area of the beach; distancing markers (such as flags, signs, cones and ropes) shall be placed so as to facilitate compliance with the requirements specified in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b); beach chairs shall not be provided by the operator of the beach, but persons visiting the beach shall be permitted to bring their own chairs; activities at the beach shall be limited to swimming, exercising and sunbathing (with social distancing as required under sub-paragraph (a)), and no beach parties or group games (such as football or volleyball) shall be permitted; (f) food establishments at the beach are permitted to open during the opening hours of the beach, but— (i) (ii) (iii) no seating shall be provided for dining at the establishment; facilities shall be provided for staff and customers to wash or otherwise sanitize their hands; and the social distancing requirements set out in sub- paragraph (a) shall apply; (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) vendors shall not be permitted to walk the beach with items for sale; an attendant shall be stationed outside each restroom, and each changing room, of the beach, at all times during the opening hours of the beach; restrooms of the beach shall be cleaned and sanitized at least
 every three hours; changing rooms of the beach shall be sanitized after each use; and outdoor shower facilities at the beach may be used if the social distancing requirements set out in sub-paragraph (a) are complied with and physical markers are in place indicating where each person using, or waiting to use, the shower facilities is to stand, in keeping with those requirements.
636 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 (6) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020— (a) rivers may only be used— (i) (ii) during the hours from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm; and for river rafting, subject to sub-paragraph (7), or for domestic purposes (such as for crossing where there is no other means of access to the other side, bathing or fishing); (b) (c) no river parties shall be held; paragraph 12(b) and (c) (social distancing and wearing of masks) apply to persons at a river, except that— (i) (ii) members of the same household, family or group, may gather in groups consisting two persons each, who may be closer together than 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet), with a distance of at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) between each such group of two persons; and a person on a raft (other than the raft captain) is not required to wear a mask, but shall carry the mask with them; and (d) no more than 10 persons at a time shall gather at any one area of the river.
(7) In respect of each facility conducting river rafting activity— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) signage advising of all requirements governing the use of the facility (including the requirements specified in this sub-paragraph) shall be conspicuously placed throughout the facility, including at each entrance to the facility; a temperature check shall be made of each person entering the facility; the raft captain shall wear a mask fitted to that captain’s face so as to cover the captain’s nose and mouth; facilities for patrons and staff to wash or otherwise sanitize their hands shall be placed and maintained in operation at all entrances, restrooms, and all areas where food is served; distance markers shall be placed at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) apart, at all areas where patrons are required to form a queue, in order to facilitate compliance with social distancing requirements; on each raft, the raft captain maintains a social distance of at least 3 metres (or 10 feet) from each passenger; JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 637 (g) (h) (i) no more than two passengers at a time shall be present with the raft captain on any raft, being two persons from the same family or group visiting the facility; life vests shall be washed at the end of each day of use and shall be sanitized after each use; and restroom and changing rooms shall be cleaned and sanitized at least once every hour during opening hours.
(8) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, zoos and parks (including theme parks, but excluding water parks and water attractions) may operate only between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, subject to the following requirements— (a) no more than 50% of the number of persons that can be normally accommodated shall be admitted— (i) (ii) to the facility; and to any exhibit at the facility; (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) signage advising of all requirements governing the use of the facility (including the requirements specified in this sub-paragraph) shall be conspicuously placed throughout the facility, including at each entrance to the facility; a temperature check shall be made of each person entering the facility; facilities for patrons and staff to wash or otherwise sanitize their hands shall be placed and maintained in operation at all entrances, restrooms, and all areas where food is served; hand sanitizer shall be applied by each patron upon entering the facility; all railings, barriers and safety equipment of the facility shall be sanitized with appropriate frequency; each person at the facility (whether patrons or staff) shall wear a mask fitted to that person’s face so as to cover the person’s nose and mouth; distance markers spaced at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) apart shall be placed at each area where patrons are required to form a queue; the points for entry shall be separate from the points for exit; no special events of any kind shall be held; 638 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 (k) (l) (m) (n) (o) (p) play areas (such as swings, rides and other amusements) shall remain closed, and only viewing of animals shall be permitted; patrons shall not be permitted to touch the animals; foot traffic for patrons viewing animals shall move in one direction only, with social distancing of at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) between each patron; the doors and windows of each indoor exhibit shall be kept open during the opening hours of the facility; no seating shall be provided for dining or gathering at concessionaire stands; and restrooms and changing rooms shall be cleaned at least once every hour during the opening hours of the facility.
(9) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, gyms may operate only between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm, subject to the following requirements— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) only 50% of the persons who can normally be accommodated in the gym at any time shall be permitted at the gym; signage advising of all requirements governing the use of the gym (including the requirements specified in this sub-paragraph) shall be conspicuously placed throughout the gym, including at each entrance to the gym; a temperature check shall be made of each person entering the gym; the receptionist at the gym shall wear a mask fitted to that receptionist’s face so as to cover the receptionist’s nose and mouth, and all other persons at the gym shall carry a mask; high-traffic areas (such as the reception and lobby areas, changing rooms, locker rooms, stairways and hand-rails) shall be sanitized with appropriate frequency; facilities for patrons and staff to wash or otherwise sanitize their hands shall be placed and maintained in operation at all entrances, restrooms, locker rooms and exercise stations; patrons shall be provided with sanitizing agents and required to sanitize exercise equipment before and after using that equipment; towels and exercise mats shall not be provided to patrons, but patrons shall be permitted to bring their own towels and exercise mats; JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 639 (i) (j) (k) (l) (m) particular attention shall be given to sanitizing swimming pools and splash pads; sauna, steam rooms and hot tubs shall remain closed; the doors and windows of all exercise rooms shall be kept open during the opening hours of the gym; no person shall use, or be permitted to use, exercise equipment that is closer than 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) to other exercise equipment that is being used by another person; for group exercise sessions, social distancing of at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) shall be maintained between each participant, with distancing markers in place to facilitate compliance; and (n) all self-serve water stations, other than those that are automated, shall be removed.
(10) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, only hotels and resort cottages (as those terms are defined in the Tourist Board Act) that are— (a) (b) licensed under the Tourist Board Act and certified by the Tourism Product Development Company Limited; and located within the area of the Resilient Corridor described in the First Schedule, shall operate, and shall do so only in accordance with the “COVID-19Ministry of Tourism Health and Safety Protocols—Protocols for the Jamaica Tourism Sector 2020”.
(11) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, the following shall remain closed— (a) (b) all bars (except as provided in sub-paragraphs (13) and (14)), nightclubs and other places of amusement; and all water attractions (including falls, but excluding rivers) and other attractions.
(12) In sub-paragraph (11), “place of amusement” means any place open to the public, whether for a fee or free of charge, for the purpose of entertainment and (without limit to the generality of the foregoing) includes a cinema, dance hall, club, open air dance venue, amusement arcade, any place where a coin operated amusement machine is open to the public, a festival, discotheque, roller disco, or skate rink.
(13) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, and subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (14), bars that operate under a village retail licence under the Spirit Licence Act may open no earlier than 11:00 am and shall close no later than 8:00 pm.
640 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 (14) The operator of a bar permitted to open under sub-paragraph (13) shall ensure that— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) no more than 5 persons (including bartenders) are permitted to be in the indoor area of the bar at any one time; customers are seated only at the outdoor table seating area of the bar and no more than two persons are seated at each table outdoors, with no more than ten customers at a time at the outdoor area of the bar; all doors and windows of the bar remain open during the opening hours of the bar; all gaming machines at the bar are spaced at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) apart; the provisions of paragraph 12(b) and (c) (social distancing and wearing of masks) are observed by the employees and customers of the bar; no parties or other activities are held that are likely to attract more than 10 persons to the bar; no games are permitted at the bar; no person who has attained the age of 65 years or more (whether an employee or customer) is permitted at the bar; and the provisions of paragraph 16(4)(a) (hand-washing or sanitization facilities) are complied with at the bar.
Temporary closure of educational institutions.

15.—(1) Subject to the sub- paragraph (2), every educational institution, as defined in the Education Act, shall remain closed until the end of September 6, 2020.
(2) Secondary schools (as defined in the Education Act) shall, in accordance with the guidelines, open as of June 8, 2020, for the purpose of facilitation preparation for, and the taking of, Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Examinations and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) by students eligible therefor.
(3) In this paragraph, “the guidelines” means the guidelines entitled “Education in Emergencies—A Manual for the Re-opening of Educational Institutions” issued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, dated May 26, 2020, as updated from time to time.

Workplace requirements.
16.—(1) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, any of the following employees may request the employer’s permission to work from home— (a) an employee— (i) who is immunocompromised with underlying illnesses that are not under control, thereby rendering the JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 641 employee unable to safely work in an environment in gatherings or other conditions that put that employee at heightened risk during a pandemic; and (ii) who presents the employer with a medical certificate as to the matters set out in sub-paragraph (i); (b) (c) an employee who has no suitable arrangements available to care for a child of that employee; an employee who has no suitable arrangements available to care for an elderly or ill family member, or a family member who is a “person with a disability” (as defined in the Disabilities Act), and an employer who grants such an employee permission to work from home shall do so without imposing any adverse consequences to the employee, in respect thereof.
(2) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, the employer shall not require to attend for work at the workplace any employee who— (a) (b) has attained the age of 65 years or more; or exhibits flu-like symptoms or respiratory symptoms, and where paragraph (b) applies, has a duty, if the employee does attend for work, to send the employee home and to report the matter to the Ministry responsible for health and wellness (at 888-ONE-LOVE (888-663-5683), 888- 754-7792, 876-542-5998, 876-542-6007, or 876-542-6006).
(3) The grant of permission to an employee under sub-paragraph (1), or (5), or a requirement in respect of an employee under sub-paragraph (2), shall not count against the leave entitlements of that employee, unless otherwise agreed between the employer and employee.
(4) An employer shall— (a) (b) (c) provide sufficient number of areas, at the workplace, where any person who is an employee or customer of the employer, or any other visitor to the workplace, is able to readily access facilities for washing or otherwise sanitizing, that person’s hands; as far as is reasonably practicable, during the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020,ensure that all employees, customers, visitors and staff at the business maintain social distancing of no less than 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) from each other; as far as is reasonably practicable, during the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, ensure that markers are placed at the workplace, at a distance of no less than182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) apart, indicating where each customer shall stand while waiting to be admitted or served; 642 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 (d) (e) ensure that effective ventilations systems are in operation at the workplace; and ensure that the guidance set out in the document entitled “Environmental Health Interim Guidelines and Procedures for the Re-opening of Public Facilities/Spaces for COVID-19”, issued by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, dated May, 2020, is adhered to.
(5) Where the area at a workplace is not sufficient to allow for social distancing as required under sub-paragraph (4)(b), the employer shall put into effect arrangements that allow for either or both of the following— (a) (b) permitting some employees to work from home; staggered working hours for employees.

(6) The requirements of sub-paragraph (4)(b) shall not apply in respect of any service or employment specified in item 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17 of the Third Schedule.
Third Schedule.

Provisions applicable to business processing outsourcing sector.

Form I Fourth Schedule.

(7) For the avoidance of doubt, paragraph 12(c) (requirement to wear masks) applies to all persons at work-places.

17.—(1) The provisions of this paragraph apply during the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), a business in the business processing outsourcing sector shall be certified for operation if, after conducting an inspection of the premises the Director-General certifies in writing in the Form set out as Form 1 of the Fourth Schedule that the business is so certified.
(3) The Director-General shall not clear any business for operation under this paragraph unless the Director-General is satisfied, after consultation with a Medical Officer (Health), that the criteria set out in sub-paragraph (6) will be complied with by the business.

(4) The provisions of sub-paragraphs (5) to (7) shall apply to all businesses in the business processing outsourcing sector.
(5) The operator of a business to which this paragraph applies shall ensure that— (a) hand washing stations, or hand sanitizing equipment, are placed and maintained at the entrance of the business premises and at the entrance to every lunch room and every recreation area at the premises, so that persons entering have the opportunity to wash or sanitize their hands before entering the premises, lunch area or recreation area (as the case may be); JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 643 (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) its employees are directed to wash or sanitize their hands before entering the business premises and before and after every lunch break and recreation break; all employee workstations and all equipment on the business premises are sanitized before each work shift; each employee is provided with a headset for the use only by that employee; temperature checks are conducted on each employee upon the arrival of the employee for work or at the beginning of that employee’s shift; physical distance markers are placed at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) apart, so as to manage distancing of persons at entry queues to the business premises; an isolation area is established for the temporary holding of a person who becomes symptomatic while on the business premises; every employee wears a mask fitted so as to cover the nose and mouth of that employee, while in the business operation areas of the premises; the employees coming off a work shift exit the business premises before the employees starting the next work shift enter, or queue to enter, the business premises; employees with flu-like symptoms or respiratory symptoms are not permitted to go to work or, if already at work, are not permitted to remain at work, and that the Ministry responsible for health and wellness is informed of the employees that have those symptoms; immediately on the operator becoming aware that a person at the business premises has tested positive for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), the business
 premises are closed and the Ministry with responsibility for health and wellness informed of the closure and that the person has tested positive, indicating any information that the operator may have that the person was in contact with another person who tested positive for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19); (l) where the business is closed pursuant to sub-paragraph (k), the business does not re-open until the premises are sanitized and the Ministry with responsibility for health and wellness approves in writing the re-opening; (m) the name of every employee who fails to comply with the requirements of this paragraph, together with the residential 644 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 Funeral services and burials.
address where that employee can be located and that employee’s telephone number, is reported to the Ministry with responsibility for health and wellness and suspended from work at the business; and (n) the guidelines set out in the document entitled “Environmental Health Guidelines and Procedures for Global Services Sector (GSS)/ Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Revised Guidance for COVID-19” issued by the Ministry with responsibility for Health and Wellness, dated May 8, 2020, are complied with.
(6) An operator of a business to which this paragraph applies shall furnish a report daily to the Director-General, specifying whether the operator is in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph.

(7) The Director-General shall forward a copy of each report furnished under sub-paragraph (6) to a Medical Officer (Health), who shall take any appropriate action that may be required.
18.—(1) In the case of a funeral service— (a) (b) held during the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020 the number of persons permitted to gather at any time shall not exceed one person for every 36 square feet of the area concerned, but in any case shall not exceed 50 persons (regardless of the size of the area); and for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of paragraph 12(b) and (c) (social distancing and wearing of masks) apply to gatherings at the funeral service.
(2) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020— (a) (b) (c) (d) no more than 15 persons at a time shall be permitted at any burial site (no more than 10 of whom shall be persons attending as mourners); burials may only be conducted between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm; the time for conducting a burial shall not be longer than 30 minutes; and for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of paragraph 12(b) and (c) (social distancing and wearing of masks) apply to gatherings at burial sites.
Services at places of worship.
19.—(1) During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, the following provisions apply in respect of gatherings at places of worship (which shall be JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 645 construed as meaning churches or other official places of worship however described)— (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) in respect of gatherings indoors at the place of worship, the number of persons permitted to gather at any time shall not exceed one person for every 40 square feet of the area concerned, and (for the avoidance of doubt) gatherings outdoors conducted by the place of worship shall not exceed 10 persons at a time; paragraph 12(b) and (c) (physical distancing and wearing of masks) continue to apply; the temperature of each person seeking entry onto the premises of the place of worship shall be checked, and no person whose temperature when so checked gives rise to a suspicion that the person is ill shall be permitted entry; hand washing, or hand sanitization, facilities shall be provided at each entrance to the place of worship, and each person seeking entry shall wash or sanitize that person’s hands upon entry; entrance to and exit from the place of worship shall be controlled so that— (i) (ii) a physical distance of at least 182.88 centimetres (or 6 feet) is maintained in respect of each person; and no physical contact (such as hugs or handshakes) occurs between persons; (f) between each service conducted at the place of worship— (i) there shall be a break of sufficient duration to ensure that the physical distancing requirements of this section can be complied with; and (ii) the place of worship shall be sanitized; (g) (h) choir gatherings and performances shall not be permitted at the place of worship; and a person who becomes ill, or exhibits flu-like or respiratory symptoms, while at the place of worship shall not be permitted to remain at the place of worship.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply to gatherings for funerals (in which case, paragraph 18 applies) or for marriage ceremonies (in which case, paragraph 20 applies).

646 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 Marriage ceremonies.

20.
20.

During the period from— (a) (b) June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, no more than one person for every 36 square feet of the area concerned shall be permitted to gather at any time at any marriage ceremony (inclusive of the person conducting the ceremony), but, regardless of the size of the area, the gathering shall not exceed 50 persons at any time; and for the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of paragraph 12(b) and (c) (physical distancing and wearing of masks) apply at any such marriage ceremony.
Access to inmates of correctional institutions.

21.

During the period from June 15, 2020, to June 30, 2020, no person, other than the following persons, shall have access to an inmate of a “correctional institution” as defined in the Corrections Act— (a) members of staff of the correctional institution; Protection of identity of persons with, and health workers in respect of, COVID-19 illness.
(b) (c) the inmate’s attorney-at-law; the Medical Officer assigned to the correctional institution or any person who, with the permission of that Medical Officer, is authorised to provide health care in the correctional institution.
22.—(1) No information shall be published which discloses the identity of— (a) (b) a person who has tested positive for, or who is suspected to have, the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19), or another person who is a family member of that person; or a person conducting any health examination, contact tracing or health investigation, in respect of any person mentioned in paragraph (a), without that person’s express consent, and an authorized officer may at any time make a direction to that effect.
(2) No person shall be within 30.48 metres (or 100 feet) of a person who is being tested for the SARS – CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) or a person who is conducting such testing, and an authorized officer may at any time make a direction to that effect.

Revocation.

23.

The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.

7) Order, 2020, is revoked.


JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 647 and 14(9)) FIRST SCHEDULE (Paragraphs 5(2) Resilient Corridor Part I—Description The complete area spans approximately 294 Km and runs from the Western most point of the island starting on the road in front the Negril Light House at West End Road, running along the main coastal road in a Northerly direction to the Negril-Round-About.
From the Negril Round About along Norman Manley Boulevard which includes both seaward side and landward side and continues north towards the North Negril River Bridge/North Negril River Crossing.
From the North Negril River Crossing running East along the main road (A1/North Coast Highway) through Lucea, to Montego Bay to Alice Eldemire Drive North to the intersection of Alice Eldemire Drive and Howard Cook Boulevard then East along Howard Cook Boulevard to the intersection with The Queens Drive on to the A1 Road ( North coast Highway) The boundary only takes into consideration the main road to the sea shore.
From the roundabout at the Sangster International Airport running East along the North coast highway through Falmouth Discovery Bay, Priory, St. Ann’s Bay, Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios, continuing on the North coast highway (A1 Road) to White River Bay, through Tower Isle continuing along the North Coast Highway through Boscobel through Oracabessa continuing east on the North Coast Highway through Galina continuing on the North Coast highway to Port Maria continue on the North Coast Highway to Trinity, Whitehall to Annotto Bay, Buff Bay, Orange Bay, Hope Bay, St Margaret’s Bay, Port Antonio to the entrance to Boston beach.
Part II—Map 648 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 SECOND SCHEDULE (Paragraphs 10 and 11) Persons Permitted to Leave their Abode or Place of Residence during the Specified Hours during the Relevant Periods under Paragraphs 10 and 11 For the purposes of the employment, service, activity or authorisation, or duties (as the case may be) described below— 1.
Duties as a holder of any of the following offices— (a) Governor-General; (b) (c) office as a member of either House of Parliament; office as a member of the Judiciary.

2.

Employees of the Houses of Parliament.

3.

Permanent Secretaries, the Chief Personnel Officer, the Solicitor-General and the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.

4.

Any member of a security force, the municipal police or the Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency.

5.
5.

Any person employed in a service concerning the provision of health, water, food, electricity, public works, sanitation, firefighting, civil aviation or telecommunications.

6.

Veterinary surgeons, licensed under the Veterinary Act.

7.

Immigration officers and customs officers.

8.

Correctional services officers.

9.


Persons employed in the transportation of agricultural produce or livestock or employed in the poultry industry (including catching crew, poultry processing plant staff and the staff of feed mills).

10.

Persons employed in the sugar cane industry.

11.

Persons employed to “tourist establishments” as defined by the Public Health (Tourist Establishments) Regulations, 2000.

12.
12.

Persons employed in services connected with oil-refining and with the loading, distribution, transportation, or retail, of petroleum fuel, liquefied natural gas or any renewable energy source.

13.

Persons employed in services connected with the loading and unloading of ships and with the storage and delivery of goods at, or from, docks, wharves and warehouses operated in connection with docks or wharves.

14.
14.

Persons employed in the provision of public transportation by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company or the Montego Bay Metro Company Limited.

JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 649 SECOND SCHEDULE, contd.

15.

Persons whose duties involve the hearing of emergency matters before a court, as determined by that court.

16.

Persons employed to the courts.

17.


Any attorney-at-law attending at police stations or lock-ups, or appearing before a court, for the purposes of legal representation of a client of that attorney-at- law, or attending to a client of the attorney-at-law in the case of an emergency arising due to the SARS–CoV-2 (Coronavirus COVID-19) pandemic.

18.

Persons employed in the maintenance of the infrastructure for the provision of business process outsourcing services.

19.
19.

Persons employed to the media (such as journalists, television or radio presenters, camera operators, announcers, engineers, technicians and newspaper delivery personnel).

20.

Persons employed to businesses providing private security.

21.

Persons employed to the Jamaica Printing Services Limited.

22.

Persons employed to the Toll Authority established under the Toll Roads Act.

23.

Persons employed to courier services.

24.

Persons employed in the bauxite or alumina industries.

25.
25.

Persons engaged in the transportation of manufactured products.

26.

Persons employed to Factories as defined in the Factories Act.

27.

Mayors and Councillors of Municipal Corporations, or the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technical Officer or Inspector of the Poor, of a Municipal Corporation or City Municipality.

28.

Persons employed to the Independent Commission of Investigations.

29.
29.

An employee of a Ministry, Department or Agency of the Government who is designated in writing in the form set out as Form 3 of the Fourth Schedule, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the Chief Personnel Officer or the Head of the Department or Agency (as the case may require) to be key personnel involved in the operations of the Ministry, Department or Agency of the Government.

30.
30.

An employee of the Bank of Jamaica designated in writing in the form set out as Form 3 of the Fourth Schedule, by the Governor of the Bank of Jamaica, or a person authorised by the Governor to make such designations, to be key personnel of the Bank of Jamaica.

31.

Persons employed or contracted, to undertake construction, by a person to whom a licence or permit to carry out such construction is issued under any law.

650 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 SECOND SCHEDULE, contd.

32.
32.

Persons employed or contracted to catch, land or process fish, pursuant to a licence or permit issued under the Fisheries Act.

33.

Duties in respect of the urgent need to care for livestock, fish or other animals or crops.

34.

Persons employed to the Cabinet Office, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry with responsibility for finance and the public service, Tax Administration Jamaica, the Accountant General’s Department or eGov Jamaica Limited.

35.
35.

Members of the personal staff of the Governor-General.

36.

Persons designated in writing, in the Form set out as Form 2 of the Fourth Schedule, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives as persons whose duties include responding to emergency matters requiring the attention of a member of the House of Representatives.

37.

Persons employed to a funeral home or mortuary.

38.

Persons employed or contracted to Food for the Poor, or the Red Cross, and engaged in packaging or distributing supplies.
39.

The Director-General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and persons authorised in writing by the Director-General.

40.

The Integrity Commissioners and persons employed to the Integrity Commission.

41.

Members of a tribunal and persons employed to a tribunal.

42.

Seafarers, as defined in the Shipping Act.

43.

Persons employed in any of the establishments permitted to operate under paragraph 14(10).

44.
44.

Persons employed in any service or activity designated in writing, in the form set out as Form 4 of the Fourth Schedule, by the Minister with responsibility for national security, with the prior approval of the Cabinet, as an exempt service or activity under this sub-paragraph.

JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 651 THIRD SCHEDULE (Paragraphs 12 and 16(6)) Exceptions to Prohibition on Public Gatherings Exceeding 10 Persons 1.
Subject to paragraph 9, hospitals, infirmaries and nursing homes.

2.

Members of the security forces.

3.

Services concerning the provision of health, water, electricity, public works, sanitation, firefighting, civil aviation, or telecommunications.

4.

Correctional services.

5.

Tourist establishments, as defined in the Public Health (Tourist Establishments) Regulations, 2000.

6.

Subject to paragraph 14, markets, public arcades and public transportation centres.

7.
7.

Sittings of the Houses of Parliament, and meetings of the Cabinet, or any committees thereof.

8.

Ministries, Departments and Agencies of Government, and Municipal Corporations.

9.

Tax Administration Jamaica, the Bank of Jamaica, the Jamaica Customs Agency, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Independent Commission of Investigations.

10.

“Banking business” or other “financial services”, as defined in the Banking Services Act.
11. Credit union business by a society registered under the Co-operative Societies Act.

12.

Services connected with oil-refining and with the loading, distribution, transportation or retail of petroleum fuel, liquefied natural gas or any renewable energy source.

13.

Services connected with the loading and unloading of ships and with the storage and delivery of goods at, or from, docks, wharves and warehouses operated in connection with docks or wharves.

14.
14.

The provision, by licence under the Transport Authority Act, of public transportation by bus (including buses operated by the Jamaica Urban Transit Company or the Montego Bay Metro Company Limited), limited to seated passengers only.

15.

The provision, by licence under the Transport Authority Act, of public transportation by motor car.

16.

Persons employed to a court or tribunal.

17.


Attorneys-at-law attending at police stations or lock-ups, or before a court, for the purpose of legal representation of a client of that attorney-at-law.

652 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 18.

A factory as defined in the Factories Act.

THIRD SCHEDULE, contd.

19.

Persons engaged in construction pursuant to a licence, or permit, issued under any law.

20.
20.

Persons engaged in catching, landing or processing fish pursuant to a licence or permit issued under the Fisheries Act.

21.

The office of the Governor-General.

22.

The operations of a court.

23.

Subject to paragraph 19, places of worship.

24.

All workplaces.

25.

The annual general meeting of a “company” as defined by section 2(1) of the Companies Act.

26.

The Integrity Commission.

26.


Any service, activity or public gathering, authorised in writing, in the form set out as Form 5 of the Fourth Schedule, to be carried on by the Medical Officer (Health), or a person designated by the Medical Officer (Health) to give such authorisation.
JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 653 FOURTH SCHEDULE FORM 1 (Paragraph 17) Certification by Director-General of Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, that business is cleared for operation THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ACT –––––––––– The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.
8) Order, 2020 ––––––– To: All authorized officers This certifies that ___________________________________________ , operating (name of business) at _____________________________________________________ is cleared for (address of business) operation.

An inspection of the premises was conducted and, after consultation with a Medical Officer (Health), I am satisfied that the criteria set out in paragraph 17 of the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.

8) Order, 2020, will be met.


Dated this day of , 20___.

Director-General ____________________________ Stamp or Seal 654 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 FOURTH SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM 2 (Second Schedule) Designation by Speaker of the House of Representatives under Item 36 of the Second Schedule THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ACT –––––––––––– The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.
8) To: All authorized officers Order, 2020 –––––– This confirms that _____________________________________________ , is a (name of exempt person) person whose duties include responding to emergency matters requiring the attention of a member of the House of Representatives and is hereby designated as an exempt person for the purposes of the Second Schedule of the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.
8) Order, 2020 (persons permitted to leave their abode or place of residence during the hours referenced in paragraph 10(1)).

Dated this day of , 2020.

_________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives Stamp or Seal JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 655 FOURTH SCHEDULE, contd.
FORM 3 (Second Schedule) Designation under Item 29 or 30 of the Second Schedule, by Permanent Secretary, Chief Personnel Officer, Head of Department or Agency, Governor of the Bank of Jamaica or the Chief Executive Officer of a Municipal Corporation THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ACT –––––––––––– The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.
8) To: All authorized officers Order, 2020 –––––– For the period from the day of , 2020, to the day of , 2020, this confirms that _______________________________________________ , of (Name of employee) _______________________________________________________________ , (address) is employed to the ________________________________________________ in (Ministry/Office of the Services Commissions/Department/ Agency/Bank of Jamaica/Municipal Corporation) duties for the purposes of the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.
8) Order, 2020.

Dated this day of , 2020.

____________________________________ Permanent Secretary/Chief Personnel Officer Head of Department or Agency/Governor/ CEO of Municipal Corporation Stamp or Seal 656 PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS [JUNE 15, 2020 FOURTH SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM 4 (Second Schedule) Designation of Exempt Service or Activity under Item 44 of the Second Schedule THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ACT ––––––––––– The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.
8) Order, 2020 –––––––– To: All authorized officers This confirms that ______________________________________________ , is a (name of exempt person) person who has duties in respect of ____________________________________, (description of service or activity) which is hereby designated as an exempt service or activity for the purposes of the Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.

8) Order, 2020.

Dated this day of , 2020.


Minister of National Security ____________________________ Stamp or Seal JUNE 15, 2020] PROCLAMATIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS 657 FOURTH SCHEDULE, contd.

FORM 5 (Third Schedule) Authorisation to Carry on Service, Activity or Gathering, Involving More than 10 Persons THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ACT –––––––––––– The Disaster Risk Management (Enforcement Measures) (No.
8) Order, 2020 –––––– To: All authorized officers _______________________________________________________________________ (description of service, activity, or event) is hereby authorised to be carried on [on the day of , 2020,] [during the period from the day of conditions, if any]: day of , 2020, to the , 2020], subject to the following conditions [state ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of event organizer/operator (if applicable): Dated this day of , 2020.
Medical Officer (Health) _________________________________ Stamp or Seal Dated this 15th day of June, 2020.

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