Coronavirus: Ogun bans high density gatherings
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday issued order for immediate ban of all high-density gatherings that would bring together 50 or more persons in the same place.
Penpushing reports that,this was contained in a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kunle Somorin explaining that affected gathering include: social clubs, halls, cinemas, night clubs, restaurants, cafes, and sport arenas among others.
The statement said this measure will be in effect for the next 30 days in the first instance, stressing that this restriction has to be enforced without prejudice to people’s fundamental rights to association and movement, “because safety of our people and their welfare are priorities that cannot be toyed with”.
Penpushing further reports that, Somorin said Government will continue to engage all the stakeholders, including religious leaders to sensitise the populace on the need to maintain social distancing and collective effort to combat this pandemic.
“The Government will continue the surveillance initiatives and intensify sensitisation on COVID-19. This is more so given the peculiarity of its location as the Nation’s Gateway State and its industrial capita’,he said.
The statement added that epidemiologists and other health workers are working round the clock with Federal agencies and international development agencies to stop the spread of corona virus.
“In view of the recent confirmed cases in the country, Governor Abiodun reassures the populace that no stone will be left unturned to ensure that the state is prepared at all times to respond appropriately”.
Penpushing also reports that, Somorin said the governor further encourages people to maintain a high level of suspicion and report any suspected case to the appropriate authorities.
