restriction on the movement of people within a specified geographical area (e.g. a city, region or country) to prevent or slow down the spread of an infectious agent during a pandemic
an emergency protocol intended to limit movements and gatherings in a population for public health or safety reasons
Eriti ohtliku nakkushaiguse leviku tõkestamiseks võib Terviseamet, kui see on vältimatult vajalik, haldusaktiga lisaks käesoleva paragrahvi lõikes 2 nimetatud meetmetele ja piirangutele ajutiselt:
1) sulgeda asutusi ja ettevõtteid;
2) keelata avalike koosolekute pidamise ja avalike ürituste korraldamise; 3) kehtestada muid liikumisvabaduse piiranguid.
Liikumisvabaduse piirangute puhul ei saa inimene haigushüvitist, v.a. haigustunnuste tekkimisel.
The implementation of coronavirus lockdown measures is preceded by several protests.
A “lockdown” is a strict order to stay at home which may include curfews, fines and arrests when people are found outside the home without a valid reason.
They have taken a series of restrictive measures to stop or slow down the transmission of COVID-19, including lockdown measures to restrict the free movement of their citizens, the prohibition of public events, and the closure of shops, restaurants and schools.
Good to know
Prior to COVID-19, the term 'lockdown' was used to respond to a threat such as a shooting or bombing.
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