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Delta makes face masks compulsory

The Delta State Government has lifted the lockdown order in the state.

It also directed that social distancing should be maintained to further checkmate the spread of Covid-19 pandemic.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who said this in a state-wide broadcast, on Tuesday, directed the compulsory use of face masks in public places.

He said, “It has become necessary to partially lift the ban on movements within the state effective from Thursday, April 30, 2020.

“This is to enable our people to engage in economic/business activities between the hours of 6am and 7pm.

“Security agencies will be on hand to ensure strict compliance with the time- frame.”

According to the governor, the state borders would be open to only agricultural, petroleum, food and other essential services.

He said religious worship centres would remain closed and that a new directive about their mode of operations would be issued in the coming days.

Okowa further announced that tricycle riders would only be allowed to carry two passengers.

He added that public buses would henceforth convey two passengers per seat to maintain proper social distancing.

The governor said face masks, and hand gloves must be worn at all times.

Okowa also said, “While burials and weddings will be allowed, the social distancing rule (6ft apart) must be applied, and the number of guests/persons must not exceed 50.”

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