COVID-19: Delta Slaps Curfew To Check Spike

The Delta State Government has slapped fresh curfew on the state in a bid to stem what it described Friday as the rising incidence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The curfew which is to commence immediately is to last from 10 p.m. to 4.00 a.m. every day according to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie.

He has also urged the citizenry to comply with the curfew restrictions even as he said that the security agencies have been told to strictly enforce the regulation.

He said:

“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans and residents in the State, that as a result of the rising incidence of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic currently being experienced in the country, the Delta State Government will commence the enforcement of the nationwide COVID-19 curfew imposed by the Federal Government from 10 p.m – 4 a.m daily with effect from Friday, 29th January 2021.

“In view of this, the State Government wishes to reiterate that the guidelines earlier issued on the closure of night clubs across the state still subsists and should be complied with. “In the same vein, the government wishes to restate the standard COVID-19 protocols for the guidance of all and these include:

“Wearing of face masks in public places; avoiding crowded places; physical distancing; regular handwashing with soap and water or use of alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

“Deltans, residents and owners/operators of public places and establishments are strongly advised to comply with these directives as there shall be strict enforcement by security agencies in line with the Federal Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed into effect by the President Muhammadu Buhari on 26th January 2021.”

Delta had seen a remarkable reduction of the pandemic until recent days when the numbers started going into double figures.

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