Story from Kenneth AFOR, Lagos
The Oyo State Government has issued a warning to shut down schools and religious centres after the state’s COVID-19 Task Force discovered flagrant disregard and violation of COVID-19 protocols in the state.
The warning was conveyed in a statement signed by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary of Governor Seyi Makinde on Saturday.
However, the Task Force through its Own Your Action (OYA) campaign, has urged the management of schools, workplaces and religious centres to ensure strict compliance with the established COVID-19 protocols.
“The advice became necessary following the discovery of a COVID-19 case in a tertiary institution in the state.
“The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) of the Task Force has immediately ordered a lock-in of the affected tertiary institution to keep staff, students and the general public safe.
“The EOC has also kick-started contact tracing while subjecting every possible contact to necessary surveillance,” it stated.
Also, the public was advised not to panic as all necessary protocols needed for effective management and psychosocial support had been instituted, thereby remaining vigilant.
“The Taskforce essentially wishes to implore considerable restraint at closed gatherings and environments, especially in a closed educational, religious, and social environment.
“It is important to note that these measures are not in any way punitive but are essentially aimed at protecting the lives of all and sundry from the menace of the virus, as well as prevent the spread of the virus within our communities.
“All hygienic practices associated with the preventive protocols are to be properly adhered to, while the utilisation of safety devices, as well as social distancing, should also be upheld,” it added.
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