NIGERIA COVID-19 : BORNO STATE GOVERNMENT CALLOFF LOCK ĎOWN

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Government of Borno  state has called off the lock down which the state government imposed on the state some three weeks back. 

According to the statement by the deputy governor and chairman commitee on COVID-19 in the state Usman kadafur the call off of the lock down is neccessary because the government has been able to study the situation on the spread of COVID-19 in the state and there is need to allow the people go back to their normal activities 

“The lockdown is being suspended indefinitely to study the situation for the time being, however, where the situation escalates, the government should revert to the status quo.

“The use of facemasks by the public be made mandatory and enforcible.

“Government, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, and opinion leaders should enforce social distancing, especially in public gatherings/worship places.

“Henceforth, Juma’at prayers and five daily prayers shall be observed in all mosques as recommended by Borno State Council of Ulamas in strict adherence with the social distancing and the face mask.

“All churches shall conduct church services as recommended by the Christian Association of Nigeria, Borno Chapter in strict adherence to social distancing and use of facemasks.”

Other conditions were given for public transportation, sales of liquor, amongst others while civil servants from grades 1-12 are asked to continue to work from home expect they are directed otherwise.


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