26 March 2020 – Executive Order limits exercise to yard or immediate neighbourhood

Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Social and physical distancing measures; Domestic travel
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Bahamas Prime Minister

Overview: Executive Order #2 limits exercise to one’s yard or immediate neighborhood
Full details here: https://grahamthompson.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/10.-Emergency-Powers-COVID19-No2-AmendmentNo.2-Order.pdf

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Type of Justification: Learning from other jurisdictions
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government, Note: Bahamas recommends 3-6 feet of social distancing rather than 6 feet recommended by CDC
Evidence/Justification: The Bahamas was going beyond the CDC’s recommendation and following CARPHA recommendations, which often follow European Nations