The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned governors against
easing the lockdown on Coronavirus in their different states over
religious activities.
In a statement released by Francis Faduyile and Olumuyiwa Odusote,
NMA president and secretary-general respectively, Governors were told
that the move can cause a setback on the fight against Coronavirus as it
is not yet time for such.
The Governors were urged to reconsider their decision in the interest of the safety of lives.
The association said;
“Of particular concern is the declaration by the Cross River State
Governor that social distancing is not needed while wearing a face
mask.“A moratorium on the lockdown to allow mass gathering in mosques and
churches from Friday to Sunday in Rivers; the lifting of the ban on
Friday prayers by the Katsina and Kogi governments.“We are aware that similar orders have also been given in Ondo,
Ebonyi and Imo states which have approved mass attendance of Easter
services.“While appreciating the prime place of religion in our national lives
and especially the value Christians place on Easter, we place on record
that there is now the evidence of community transmission of COVID-19.”