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Plateau Task Force on covid-19 and Emergency Response issues last warning on Restriction Compliance (Photos)

 

Plateau State task force on covid-19 and emergency response, said
plateau have not recorded any case of coronavirus despite some suspected cases reported as all test turned negative, further showing that Plateau is still clear and free of the covid-19.

The government has been
on the feet trying to save guard the citizens of state from any possible
out break that’s why the state constituted a task force, the governor
earlier said soon the state will have a testing center for covid-19.

READ:

Gentlemen of the Press, I welcome you to another briefing session in keeping with our promise to keep you abreast of our efforts to fight the Corona Virus pandemic.

1. Let me begin by reaffirming that so far, there is no recorded case of the disease in Plateau State. Even though some suspected samples have been taken for examination, non has turned out positive.

2. We have continued our enforcement of regulations earlier issued. So far, there is substantial compliance and we are working to ensure total adherence by all citizens. We commend those citizens who abide by the directives of Government.

3. However, we are concerned that transport operators are yet to fully comply and are carrying passengers as they previously did. We are calling them again for further engagement where they will be issued a last warning.

4. Some religious organizations who flouted the order for gathering more than 50 people last week have been invited by security agencies and have equally apologized and made undertaking not to violate Government orders again.

5. There is also enhanced sensitization particularly at the grassroots level as we have engaged stakeholders cutting across all sectors.

6. Local Governments have also keyed into the work of the State Task Force and they are replicating what we are doing at the State level in terms of sensitization and enforcement.

7. As you are aware, we have been carrying out preliminary examinations at our border entry points to ensure that all passengers undergo temperature assessments. So far, it has gone well.

8. However, based on assessment of the situation, the Chairman of the Plateau State COVID-19 Taskforce, His Excellency Governor Simon Lalong has directed that from 6am Thursday
2nd April 2020, all entry and exit routes to Plateau State will be closed. No one will be allowed to come in or leave. Only those carrying out essential duties will be allowed after thorough clearance by security agencies and subject to preliminary examination by health officials.

9. As part of the enforcement of gathering for not more than 50 people especially during religious events, any group, which disregards this directive, will be shut down out-rightly. If those gatherings of not more than 50 persons must hold, the organisers should adhere strictly to 2-metre distancing, provision of water and sanitizers at entrances.

9. Traders selling food items  are to henceforth maintain the 5 meters distance directive.

10. We have already established the Plateau State Covid-19 Support Fund. The Account is operated by the UBA which has donated 28.5 million Naira. For other corporate organizations and well spirited individuals who may wish to contribute, the Account Number is: 1022751747.

11. Donations are also welcome in other forms not necessarily cash.

12. Thank you.

Prof. Danladi Abok Atu

Secretary to the Government of the State &

Coodinating Secretary, Plateau State Covid-19 Taskforce.

1st April 2020.

 

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