Federal Government on Monday lifted ban on religious houses across the country.
This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, at the daily media briefing in Abuja.
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According to the SGF monitored on his Official Twitter Page,
“After considering all factors mentioned above, the PTF submitted its recommendations and President @MBuhari has approved the following for implementation over the next four weeks spanning 2nd – 29th June, 2020, subject to review:”
i. Cautious advance into the Second Phase of the national response to COVID-19;
ii. Application of science and data to guide the targeting of areas of on-going high transmission of COVID-19 in the country;
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iii. Mobilisation of all resources at State and Local Government levels to create public awareness on COVID 19 and improve compliance with non-pharmaceutical interventions within communities;
iv. Sustenance of key non-pharmaceutical interventions that would apply nationwide and include:
a) Ban of gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace;
b) Relaxation of restriction on places of Worship based on guidelines issued by the PTF and Protocols agreed by State Governments
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c) Managed access to markets and locations of economic activity to limit the risk of transmission;
d) Ban on inter-state travels except for movement of agricultural produce, petroleum products, manufactured goods & essential services;
e) Mandatory use of non-medical face masks in public places;
f) Mandatory provision of handwashing facilities/sanitisers in all public places;
g) Extensive temperature checks in public places;
h) Maintaining 2 metres between people in public places;
i) Strengthening infection prevention and control at healthcare facilities;
j) Isolation of vulnerable populations (elderly and those with underlying health conditions)
k) Massive information and education campaigns.
v. Deepening of collaborative efforts with community leaders, civil society, faith-based organisations, traditional institutions, etc;
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vi. Continuous mobilisation of State Govts to take up greater role in the implementation of the guidelines and advisories provided by the PTF;
vii. Continued provision of support by the @NCDCgov to States through guidelines to shape decision-making in responding to high burden LGAs and Wards;
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