"COVID-19 Control Measures taken by the UK Government"
"Coronavirus Testing Centre"
[ "Covid-19 Control Measures taken by theUK Government;Coronavirus has been wreaking havoc inalmost every country in the world. The severe impact of this pandemic can beseen in Europe where the number of Covid-19 patients is rising every day.Governments all around the world are trying various strategies to curb thespread of this disease. The UK has been severely hit by this pandemic where thetotal number of active cases is more than 200k. To protect its citizens fromthis deadly virus, the UK government has introduced certain control measuresUnder the control measures implementedby the UK government, certain powers have been given to the Police departmentover individuals and businesses to mitigate the risk associated with thespreading of COVID-19Health protection regulation 2020:;These regulations are inclusive of rulesabout the restriction of movement and closing of businesses as announced by thePrime Minister. However, these restrictions are applicable only in theemergency period. As per the regulations, some of the non-essential businesseslike cinemas, museums, and theatres have been closed for a limited period.Pubs, cafes, and restaurants have been asked to limit their business activityonly to takeaway services. If a person is found to be violating these rulesthen the police have the power to issue a prohibition notice requiringcomplianceA person is only allowed to leavehis/her home if there is any reasonable excuse like purchasing necessities andseeking medical assistance. Certain essential workers like the ones belongingto the health care and social care are exempted from this regulation. If apolice officer finds anyone outside his/her house without any valid reason thenhe/she may direct the person to their house using force if neededGathering of people is prohibited in apublic place unless it is for a funeral. If any unnecessary gathering isobserved then a police officer may ask them to go back to their house withreasonable force if neededCoronavirus Act 2020;Power of sending a person to a place forassessment and screeningA police personnel has the power to senda person to a place appropriate for both screening and assessment of the healthcondition like;the Coronavirus Testing Centre. To exercise thesepower, the police must have a valid reason for suspecting a person to beinfectious Power     to detain a person at a place for screening and assessmentThe police can detain a person to aplace for at least 24 hours for screening and testing Quarantine     enforcementIf a person is a confirmed case of COVID-19or even if any such results are awaited for a person then quarantine may beimposed by a public health officer for 14 days which can be further extendedbased on the circumstances. If a COVID-19 patient absconds then the police maytake that person into custody and return him to the quarantined placeAt this time of coronavirus pandemic, werequest everyone to help the police and the country to help beat the coronavirus" ]