The Federal Government has imposed new restrictions in all the states in order to curb the rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in various parts of the country.
This was announced on Monday by Mr Boss Mustapha, who is the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, at the briefing of the task force in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
He explained that the directives were advisories issued to state authorities for implementation in the next five weeks.
According to him, the new restrictions include the closure of all bars, nightclubs, pubs and event centres, recreational venues as well as all restaurants, (except the restaurants providing services to hotel residents, takeaways, home deliveries, and drive-in), in all states and the Federal Capital Territory.
Similarly, all informal and formal festivity events, including weddings, conferences, congresses, office parties, concerts, seminars, sporting activities, end of year events, have been restricted to not more than 50 people.
All gatherings linked to religious events were limited to less than 50 per cent of the capacity of the facility of use which physical distancing and use of face masks should be strictly enforced.
Events where more than 50 people are attending should be held outdoors only.
He added that public transportation systems should carry passengers not more than 50 per cent of their capacity, in compliance with social distancing rules.
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