Arising from the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Kwara state government has issued new order and guidelines that include imposition of another lockdown in the state from 12 midnight to 4 am with effect from Thursday, December 24, 2020.
Addressing a press conference in Ilorin, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Raji Rasaq who is also the vice-chairman of the Technical Committee on COVID-19 said, “There shall be partial statewide lockdown between 12 am and 430a.m. until further notice.
“These new guidelines take effect from Thursday, December 24, 2020.”
Other measures announced by the committee include, “Appropriate use of face mask in public places is mandatory. Concerts/carnivals/Clubbing are not allowed until further notice.
“Worship centres are not to allow congregations exceeding 50% of the maximum capacity of the venue. This is to allow for physical distancing.
“Other gatherings (formal and informal) exceeding 50 people are disallowed. Again, proper use of face masks in public spaces is mandatory. Therefore, the protocol of ‘No face mask, no entry’ must apply at all public places.
“Civil servants are to work from their homes. The only exemptions are essential workers, especially in the health sector. Virtual meetings are encouraged.
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