The Prime Minister was speaking in relation to the partial curfew days.
According to the Statutory Rules and Orders (SRO) No. 15 of 2020 regulations, (Schedule 1, Curfew period), the hours of operation from Tuesday to Friday of this week are from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm daily.
However, there will be a nightly curfew from 7:01 pm to 5:59 am the following day.
Furthermore, every person shall remain confined to their place of residence, inclusive of their yard space, to avoid contact outside of their family, except essential workers, who are required to report to work, workers required to work under regulation 6 and for essential travel for medical emergencies, according to Section 8 (Shelter in place) of the Regulations.
Under Regulation 6 of the SRO No. 15 of 2020, workers required to work under regulation 6 refers to hospitals, medical facilities, businesses licensed to provide security guard services and such other businesses or undertakings as may be specifically exempted, in writing, by the Commissioner of Police.
