The Ebonyi State Governor,David Umahi has banned activities of night clubs,drinking joints and other public places to forestall the spread of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
The directive which was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Francis Nweze,takes effect from Friday, January 22nd, 2021.
According to the statement, Umahi made this known at the flag-off of the COVID-19 second wave protocol compliance campaign at the Exco Chambers of the old Government House, Abakaliki.
The Governor while directing complete enforcement of Covid 19 precautionary measures including not more than two hours of worship on Sundays announced plans to begin local production of oxygen in the State to cut the cost of fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
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He called on the people to embrace steam inhaling to detoxify themselves as he expressed determination of Government to scale up testing beyond 450 per Local Government Area.
Governor Umahi who mandated stakeholders to step up sensitization and supervision to schools and other public places commended the Deputy Governor and the Speaker for the credible ways they have been spearheading the war against Covid 19 in the State and appealed to the general public to continue to observe the precautionary measures.
