Following the second case of Coronavirus recorded in Osun State, the government has announced a total lockdown.
The Government also reaffirmed the commitment to shut down all the land borders effective from midnight of Sunday, March 29
Governor Gboyega Oyetola, made the disclosure during a statewide broadcast on Sunday morning.
Oyetola maintained that there would be no movement within the State during the shutdown while those on essential duties such as health personnel, fire service, environmental officials, security personnel, power and water supply agencies, media and telecommunication officers will be on duty.
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He described the decision as imperative in view of the devastating nature of the pandemic, adding that the first priority of any responsive and responsible government is to respond effectively to protect its citizens when an emergency occurs.
Oyetola who expressed sadness over the latest incident, reiterated that the decision remained the only way to go if the State was to contain the spread of the disease.
The Governor urged the residents not to panic by the new measures but continue to adhere to government’s instructions and directives on the need for them to continue to observe necessary precautionary measures, including regular washing of hands with water and soap and also maintain the prescribed social distancing.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
