Section 20

Where it appears to the Director that the holding of any meeting, gathering or any public entertainment is likely to increase the spread of any infectious disease, the Director may by order prohibit or restrict, subject to such conditions as the Director may think fit, for a period not exceeding 14 days, the meeting, gathering or public entertainment in any place.

An order under subsection (1) may be renewed by the Director from time to time for such period, not exceeding 14 days, as the Director may, by written notice, specify.

Any person who holds, is present at or has taken part in any meeting, gathering or public entertainment in contravention of an order by the Director under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.

A Health Officer or a police officer may take any action that is necessary to give effect to an order under subsection (1).

Any person who is aggrieved by any order of the Director under subsection (1) may, within 7 days from the date of the order, appeal to the appropriate Minister whose decision is final.

Even though an appeal under subsection (5) is pending, an order made by the Director under subsection (1) takes effect from the date specified by the Director, unless the appropriate Minister otherwise directs.