Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, has relaxed the lockdown he declared on the state as part of measures to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Governor Okowa made the announcement in a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday.
According to the governor, effective 30 April, residents of Delta State can engage in economic/business activities from 6am to 7pm.
He also stated that the use of face masks is mandatory in public places, while all schools, bars, entertainment centres and religious centres will remain closed till 31 May.
He said: “It shall be mandatory for all residents of Delta State to utilise face-masks in public places. ‘Public places’ include offices, markets, malls, supermarkets, salons, hospitals and health clinics, churches, mosques, and all other ‘approved’ gatherings.
“All conferences, sporting activities, gathering of people in convention/event centres, sports fields, public/open spaces, as well as recreational and cultural/communal activities remain banned until 31st May 2020.
“All schools, both public and private, will remain closed until Sunday, 31st May 2020.
“All entertainment centres, including cinemas, bars and night clubs will remain closed until Sunday, 31st May 2020.”
Governor Okowa, however, said burials and weddings will be allowed, but insisted that the social distancing rule of maintaining a six feet distance amongst attendees must be applied while the number of guests must not exceed 50.
He added that all restaurants and canteens are to operate a strict ‘take-away only’ policy; while hotels will be allowed to open (with in-room dining). However, hotel restaurants, bars and night clubs must remain closed till further notice.
He also approved the resumption of transport services, but said tricycle (Keke) operators must not carry more than two passengers at the back; taxis are to carry one passenger in front and two at the back; while 16-18 seater buses are to carry 10 to 12 passengers at maximum.
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