RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeals (TJ-RJ) on Wednesday. May 5, overturned an injunction suspending social isolation decrees issued by the capital city's mayor to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Judge Henrique Figueira, the presiding judge, stated in his ruling that the population's lack of discipline could result in unacceptable crowds in times of pandemic.
"It would be true anarchy and a lack of minimal control by the government over the public," said Figueira.
On Wednesday, a lower court had voided social isolation decrees issued by the Rio de Janeiro city . . .
To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here