COVID-19: C/River Makes Face Mask Compulsory

By Chuks Ekpeneru

Cross Rivers State Governor Ben Ayade has made wearing of face mask in the state compulsory as part of the measures to check the spread of COVID-19 into the state.

In the new restrictions imposed, the governor said that “No citizen or resident of the state will be allowed to leave home without a face mask from Friday.

Continuing, he said that “failure to adhere to this directive will lead to the arrest and quarantine of the offender for 14 days.

The Cross River State garment factory, he said, has been mandated to produce face masks to be distributed free to citizens and residents alike to meet with the demand.

“Those who for one reason or the other are unable to get masks from government before the new restrictions kick are advised to purchase theirs from shops selling the item.

“All public gatherings remain banned markets should remain closed except where foodstuff is sold.

“All exit and entry points into the state are now completely shut. No human or vehicular movement will be allowed into the state under any disguise.”

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