In the wake of an upsurge in COVID-19 infections, Ondo and Ogun state governments have cancelled cross over vigils and shifted the resumption of pupils and students in primary and secondary schools to January 18.
Chairman, Ondo State Inter-ministerial Committee on Coronavirus Prof. Adesegun Fatusi announced the state measures at a news conference on Wednesday in Akure.
Fatusi, also the vice-chancellor, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, said the committee has engaged with various stakeholders, physically and virtually on the need to take proactive measures against the second wave of COVID-19.
The chairman explained that no church service organised in respect of the New Year must exceed 10 p.m. until further notice, in line with the Federal Government’s protocols.
According to him, government and business offices shall continue to open, with strict compliance to COVID-19 precautionary measures, while markets shall continue to operate in line with the laid down protocols.
“Night clubs and relaxation spots must not operate beyond 10p.m., picnics can operate but in open space and adherence to COVID-19 protocols.”
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who called for restraint in celebrations during the Christmas and New Year festivities, announced the suspension of street carnivals, crowded cross-over night service, parties and similar gatherings.
The governor also directed all civil servants and other government workers in the state to proceed on Christmas and New Year holiday from today.
