Osun State Government has placed a ban on all gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place.
The ban also affects all schools, churches, mosques, night clubs, and sports arenas among others.
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This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the State Governor, Ismail Omipidan, who noted that the ban became necessary following Federal Government’s directive to ensure precautionary measures to be taken to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
The government advised the citizenry not to panic, especially because no case has been recorded in the state so far, noting that it arrived at the decision it took after wide consultations with health professionals and stakeholders in the health sector over Coronavirus.
Besides, the government noted that the mere fact that few cases have been reported in its neighbouring states makes it imperative to act.
The state government then urged the people to observe the precautionary protocols of thorough washing of hands with soap and clean water and the use of hand sanitiser, observing social distance, avoiding large gatherings, and alerting the authority of any suspected case.
