This paper explores the history of COVID-19, a pandemic that put several states in a perilous situation. With the COVID-19 epidemic, lives were lost and economic activities were halted. States referred to existing legislation, and in many circumstances, some states declared states of emergency. Regulations were swiftly implemented to stop this outbreak. To stop the epidemic from spreading, governments closed their borders and severely restricted people's freedom of movement.  Relevant concerns were whether states might enact emergency rules that restricted people's freedom of movement. In sofar as the declaration of a state of emergency was made public, these measures implemented by states during this time period were intended to safeguard public health and safety. The exercise of the right to freedom of movement was only restricted as a result of the deadly disease COVID-19's outbreak.  This paper concludes by noting that, given the unusual environmental conditions present at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic's breakout, the restriction of  movement  was wholly justifiable. It was acceptable and legal for states to deviate from the right to freedom of movement.