COVID-19: FG announces five-week restrictions

The Federal Government has imposed fresh restrictions for the next five weeks to curtail the spread of COVD-19.

This comes after the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 noted that the second wave of the pandemic has hit the country with intense ferocity as it is across the world.

Among the re-introduced restrictions and regulations are closure of most public places including religious, occupational and recreational activities.

Chairman of PTF and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, said at a news conference on Monday that President Muhammadu Buhari had directed the state governments and the FCT to act immediately for five weeks, in the first instance.

He said: “The PTF has surveyed developments and actions taken by governments around the world, assessed our domestic environment and has accordingly submitted its recommendations to Mr. President on immediate measures to be taken.

In line with the authorisation, the PTF wishes to issue the following advisories to sub-national entities for implementation over the next five weeks because these activities are considered super spreader events:

“Close all bars, night clubs, pubs and event centres, and recreational venues;

Close all restaurants, except those providing services to hotel residents; takeaways, home deliveries.Drive-ins shall remain closed;

“All informal and formal festivity events including weddings, conferences, congresses, office parties, concerts, seminars, sporting activities, end of year events shall be restricted to not more than 50 persons;

All gatherings linked to religious events are limited to less than 50 per cent capacity of the facility. Mandatory use of face masks Maintenance of physical distancing;

Where more than 50 persons are attending, any such events, the gathering should be held outdoors only;

“Public transportation systems are to carry passengers not more than 50 per cent of their capacity

“Enforce compliance with NPI protocols, especially the advisory on wearing of face masks, in public spaces;

“To reduce overcrowding in public spaces, markets, shopping centres, offices and schools, states are advised to implement the following: Encourage virtual meetings in government offices. The leadership of such offices should ensure that all offices are well-ventilated offices, and encourage staff to work from home where possible.”

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