1. Basic public or private services that are necessary for the functioning of society and cannot be interrupted, such as healthcare, utilities, emergency services, and transportation
During the lockdown, only essential services remained open.
Durante o confinamento, apenas os serviços essenciais permaneceram abertos.
2. Services deemed critical to maintain public health, safety, and welfare
The government classified hospitals and pharmacies as essential services.
O governo classificou hospitais e farmácias como serviços essenciais.