Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has directed the general observance of all laid down COVID-19 protocols and guidelines adding that all schools in the state remains close till January 11th,2021.
The Governor while wishing Deltans and residents in the State the compliments of the season, reminded everyone of the exigencies that have been imposed on the world is at large by the COVID-19 pandemic for several months now.
The Governor in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie rolled out new measures to curb the spread of COVID19 in the state including the mandatory use of face masks, hand washing or use of alcohol based hand sanitizers and social distancing.
According to the SSG, all night clubs in the state are closed with effect from 25th December, 2020.
” Furthermore:All informal and formal festivity events including weddings, burials, conferences, congresses, office parties, concerts, seminars, end of year events shall be restricted to not more than 50 persons.
” All bars, lounges, restaurants, eateries, event centres, cinema houses as well as recreational venues are to operate at not more than 50% capacity.
” Overloading of vehicles should be discouraged and it is mandatory for passengers or commuters to use face masks while drivers should ensure good ventilation and sanitary condition of vehicles.
” All public spaces should run on 50% capacity basis; virtual meetings should be encouraged for business purposes and among social groups. All government staff below grade level 12 are to proceed on extended Christmas holidays till further notice
” All malls, shopping centres, markets and other business centres must adopt the earlier mentioned protocols and guidelines in the use of face masks, hand washing and social distancing.
” All gatherings linked to religious activities are to operate at not more than 50% capacity of the facility in use and ensure mandatory use of face masks, hand sanitizers and social distancing. Where possible, multiple services should be adopted.
” Public and Private Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Institutions are to remain closed till Monday, 11th January, 2021.
” All persons above the age of 60 years and/or with comorbidities are to be encouraged to stay at home and avoid crowds.
He however advised Members of the public to call the toll free numbers below to report suspected COVID cases: 08031230480, 08031230481, 08031230528, and 08031230529.
He maintained that relevant Taskforce Teams and Security Agencies have been directed to ensure compliance ” as we continue to engage all critical stakeholders including communities and religious leaders to assist in sensitizing their followers, kinsmen and the general public to comply with these guidelines.”
