COVID-19: ANSG reopens churches, food markets, others
Anambra State Government has ordered the reopening of churches, food markets, drugs markets, restaurants and bars across the state.
Governor Willie Obiano announced this while briefing journalists on the situation against Covid 19 fight in the state, at Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area.
The State Governor, who also ordered the reopening of intra-city movements, advised Churches to commence worship in observance of social distancing and other Covid 19 safety measures.
Gov Obiano explained that all the results of the 36 direct contacts of the index case discharged recently have turned out negative and that all state boundaries remain closed, charging all persons moving on the streets of the state to wear facemask.
The State Governor said he will meet with market leaders to determine whether other markets would be opened.
“Today makes it 28 days since we locked all our markets. As result, I have scheduled a meeting with the leaders of all the markets in Anambra State for Monday, April 27, 2020 to review our position and agree on when to reopen our markets.
“All our boundaries with neighbouring states remain completely closed. Only people on essential services and haulage trucks with essential commodities are allowed passage after a thorough check and confirmation by the security personnel at the boundaries.
“The illegal motor parks operating at the boundaries shall be quickly dismantled with immediate effect. Crossing the boundaries on foot is not allowed. The law enforcement has been directed to see to that.
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“With regards to religious groups, leaders of the church should ensure that worshippers comply with the standards protocols of Covid-19 which includes wearing of face masks to church, use of hand sanitizers, social distancing and regular washing of hands.
“Church leaders should decide how best to conduct mass and service in strict adherence to the principles of social distancing to ensure that worshippers are not endangered. Please note that there should be no crusades and vigils for the time being,” Gov Obiano expressed.
