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CoronaVirus: Plateau Restricts Public Gathering of more than 50persons and 2-metre spacing in churches, mosques

Plateau state government has said, in efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19 as centres of worship will also have to provide running water, soap and sanitizers at their entrances so that worshipers can wash their hands. Motor parks, markets, hotels and supermarkets have also been urged to maintain the two-meter distance and the provision of running water, soaps and sanitizers at their entrances. The resolution was reached at an enlightenment session between the state government and critical stakeholders in the state such as religious leaders, medical experts, traditional rulers, among others. 

COVID-19
PRESS RELEASE: 

The General public is aware of the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the entire Globe. The Federal Government has given directives for the entire country to take preventive measures to safeguard the lives of the citizenry.

It is in light of the above that the Plateau State Government held an enlightenment session with critical stake holders such as Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders, Elders, NCWS and Medical experts today March, 20th 2020 at the Government House, Little Rayfield.

At this interactive session, the following resolutions were arrived at 

• That all public and private schools and Tertiary institutions in the State be closed with immediate effect. 

• Worship Centres, Churches and Mosques Must reduce congregation with a spacing of 2 metres interval and to provide running water, soap and Sanitizers at their entrances. 

• Motor Parks, Hotels, Markets and Super Markets should maintain 2 metres Spacing and Provide running water, soap and Sanitizers at their entrances. 

• Marriages and Burials should be restricted to Family members and crowd of not more than 50 persons with 2 metres Spacing
• Anniversaries and Cultural festivals are hereby Suspended. 

• All crowded social gatherings to be avoided, face mask usage is encouraged. 

• All Taxis, Buses and Tricycles Must have hand Sanitizers.

• Emergency Operation Centre for Reporting Corona virus cases is 07032864444.
Accordingly, the State Government is appealing to the good people of Plateau State to adhere strictly to the above as Corona virus is a serious pandemic and will not be treated with kid gloves. Please

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