COVID-19: Anambra Shifts Resumption Of Schools By Two Weeks

Anambra State government has on Tuesday announced that it has shifted the proposed  date for the resumption of schools in the state by two weeks as the state records a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Making this discloure in a state wide broadcast on Tuesday, Wilie Obiano, the state governor placed a restrictions on social gathering of more than 50 peoples.

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Further threatning to shutdown markets that violates COVID-19 directives, Obiano warned that all govrnment officals must observe COVID-19 protocols.

 “Sadly, it appears that our warnings fell on deaf ears. Our people allowed themselves to be carried away by the joys of the yuletide and failed to maintain the COVID-19 protocols.”

“My administration has taken a string of hard decisions to stamp out the renewed spread of this pandemic before it gains a serious advantage over us.

“All government offices must observe the standard COVID-19 protocols  washing of hands at the entrance, wearing of facemasks, regular use of hand sanitizers, and strict observance of social distancing. Nobody will be allowed into any government premises without properly wearing a face mask.

“No one should step outside their homes without wearing a facemask.

“The ban on nightclubs is still firmly in place. Hotels are directed to ensure strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

“There should not be more than 50 people in any public gathering.

“The COVID-19 Action Teams in all our 61 markets must ensure full compliance with the standard COVID-19 protocols.

“All markets in Anambra State are given one week to set-up the necessary safety standards and ensure proper compliance. Any market found violating the standards after one week shall be quickly shut down,” Obaino said.

Recall that the Anambra state government had earlier fixed January 18 for the re-opening of schools in the state.