(1) The Minister may, on the recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer, by Order published in the Gazette, restrict a person from residing, entering or leaving an area specified in the Order —
(a) if the person is suspected of acting or of having acted, or of being about to act, in a manner prejudicial to —
(i) public safety,
(ii) the supply or distribution of a necessity of life;
(b) to prevent, protect against, delay or otherwise control the incidence or transmission of COVID-19; or
(c) to facilitate the most appropriate deployment of medical or emergency personnel and resources.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Minister may, on the recommendation of the Chief Medical Officer, by Order published in the Gazette, create zones for the preservation of health of persons residing in the area to prevent the spread of COVID-19.