The Edo State government has directed all schools in the state to remain closed till January 18, 2021, as part of measures to curtail the spread of the second wave of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The government also ordered a reduction in the number of people attending religious, political and social gatherings in a place.
In a state-wide broadcast on Wednesday night in Benin City, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki also adjusted the curfew from 12 am to 4 am daily, except on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2020.
According to the governor, the government has decided to reintroduce these measures in Edo State to limit the spread of the second wave of COVID-19, particularly during the festive season.
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“Wearing of facemask is mandatory in public places; there should be a drastic reduction in the number of people attending religious, political and social gatherings in one place; people are advised not to patronise or enter any public facility without hand wash station, provided with soap and running water; make use of hand sanitisers and observe adequate hand hygiene,” Obaseki said.
“The reason why I decided to address you today is to bring to your attention that the second wave of COVID-19, which has been ravaging the world, has now hit us in Edo State.
“In line with the Federal Government directive, we have adjusted our curfew to now begin from 12 midnight to 4am daily, beginning from today, December 23, 2020, except on December 31st, 2020,” he said.
Obaseki enjoined residents in the state to comply with the precautionary measures, reassuring of his administration’s commitment to manage active cases and contain the spread of the virus.
As of December 24, Edo has 72 COVID-19 cases on admission, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
