Okowa lifts ban on movement in Delta

 

BY OUR REPORTER

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has partially lifted the ban on movement imposed on the state as part of the measure to combat the coronavirus disease.

The governor in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday said the easing of movement will take effect from Thursday, 30th April 2020, to enable Deltans go about their business activities between the hours of 6am and 7pm.

He, however, made exceptions to the lifting of the ban.

According to Okowa, the use of face mask shall be mandatory for all residents of Delta State in public places, including offices, markets, malls, supermarkets, salons, hospitals and health clinics, churches, mosques, and all other ‘approved’ gatherings.

He said: “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.

“Burials and weddings will be allowed. However, the social distancing rule of maintaining a 6ft distance amongst attendees must be applied. Additionally, the number of guests must not exceed 50.

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“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.

“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.

“Transport services will be allowed to operate. However, they must not exceed the following numbers of passengers: Kekes – 2 passengers at the back; Taxis – 1 passenger in front and 2 at the back; and 16/18 Seater Buses – 10 to 12 passengers maximum.

“Airports will remain closed to passenger traffic till further notice.”