57BCHO's powers

57B CHO's powers (1) While this Division is in effect, the CHO may take the same actions (including giving oral or written directions) that may be taken under section 52 as if the declaration mentioned in section 57A(1) was still in force. (2) Without limiting subsection (1) or section 52, directions the CHO may give include directions: (a) requiring a person be tested for COVID-19; or (b) requiring a person who tests positive or who declines to be tested to isolate for a specified period as directed; or (c) requiring a person who is at risk of COVID-19 infection to quarantine at a suitable location or in a suitable facility; or (d) regulating the conduct of a person: (i) while required to isolate or quarantine; or (ii) after the person leaves isolation or quarantine; or (e) in relation to a particular event or premises, if there is reason to believe there is a risk of transmission of COVID-19 at that event or on those premises; or (f) requiring a person to register their presence at a place or premises, including by use of technology; or

Public and Environmental Health Act 2011 33 (g) imposing restrictions or conditions on activities of a person based on: (i) whether the person is vaccinated against COVID-19; or (ii) how many COVID-19 vaccine doses the person has received; or (h) as to physical health measures, including the following: (i) requirements to wear masks; (ii) physical distancing in public from persons unknown or who are not a member of a person's household; (iii) placing limitations on movements or activities of people, including any of the following: (A) requiring a person to remain at their residential premises; (B) restricting the number of visitors a person may host at a place or premises; (C) restricting the number of persons who may attend an event; (D) restricting the movement of people within a community or between communities, including prohibiting people from entering or leaving an area or community; or (i) of any other kind that in the opinion of the CHO is necessary, appropriate or desirable to reduce harm from COVID-19. (3) A direction under this section must not prevent: (a) a resident of the Territory from entering the Territory; or (b) a person from leaving the Territory.