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Lagos intensifies call for face mask wearing with #takeresponsibility campaign

Ihesiulo Grace 20 June 2020 0

The Lagos State Government has urged residents to support the State in curbing the spread of Coronavirus by wearing face masks in public. This declaration was made by the Executive Assistant to the Governor on New Media and Public Relations, Mr. Olusegun Fafore, at the launch of the

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Get 3 years jail term or wear a mask in Kuwait, Qatar

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2020 0

Two Middle East countries, Kuwait and Qatar have said that they would start jailing people up to three years or fining them thousands of dollars for failing to wear a face mask. In efforts to combat the novel coronavirus, Kuwait’s Health Ministry said anyone caught could face up to three months in prison, while Qatar […]

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COVID-19: Enugu govt distributes one million free face masks to residents

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2020 0

…Empowers over 30,000 youths on production Enugu State Government in furtherance of its efforts to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in the state, on Friday, launched the distribution of one million units of fabric face masks to its residents across the 17 local government areas for protection, free of charge. The face masks […]

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Apapa Iganmu LCDA boss distributes 30,000 free face masks to residentsto tackle Covid-19

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2020 0

…As Ikosi Isheri LCDA boss celebrates health workers In its continuous effort to complement the work of the Lagos State government in combating the Covid-19 pandemic, the Executive Chairman of Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Authority, Hon. (Dr). Funmilayo Akande Muhammed is set to distribute 30,000 Face Masks to residents of Apapa Iganmu LCDA in […]

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Face mask defaulters risk quarantine in isolation centres, Delta warns

Ihesiulo Grace 5 May 2020 0

The Delta state government has warned that anyone seen in public without face mask would be taken to any of the isolation centres in the state. Commissioner for Information in the state, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, who made this known in Asaba on Monday, said that the measure was part of the resolutions reached at a […]

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Eurostar passengers will wear face masks

Ihesiulo Grace 2 May 2020 0

Eurostar says all its passengers must wear face masks as a safeguard against coronavirus, effective Monday. In a tweet in French and in English, the international high-speed train service says the policy will apply to both its trains and its stations, “in line with guidelines announced by the French and Belgian governments.” Important update: From […]

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Lagos Govt to distribute three million face masks to the vulnerable

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2020 0

The Lagos Government has said it is producing three million face masks for distribution to the vulnerable in the state. This was revealed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos in a tweet on his official handle on Sunday as the state prepares for compulsory wearing of face mask. Dear Lagosians, even as we observe the […]

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UNIBEN directs compulsory use of face masks in campus

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2020 0

The Management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo has directed compulsory use of face masks in its campus to curtail the spread of Coronavirus in the state. Dr Benedicta Ehanire, Public Relations Officer of UNIBEN, announced the directive in a statement issued on Friday in Benin. “This is in line with the Edo State […]

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COVID-19: Osun announces mandatory use of face mask in public

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2020 0

Osogbo – Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun, has announced the mandatory use of face mask in public places by residents as from April 24 as part of measures to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the state. Oyetola, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Thursday in Osogbo, said that the […]

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COVID-19: Delta to make face masks compulsory for residents

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

Delta state government on Tuesday disclosed that it would make the use of face mask compulsory for residents in the state as part of measures to check the spread of COVID-19. Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made this known while briefing the media on the outcome of the state’s executive council meeting held virtually […]

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Abuja Market Managers order compulsory usage of face mask in markets

Ihesiulo Grace 17 April 2020 0

Following the advisory of the Presidential Taskforce on COVID 19 Pandemic, the Abuja Markets Management Limited (AMML), has commenced enforcement of compulsory use of mouth & nose mask/covering in all markets and neighbourhood centres under its management. According to a statement signed by the AMML Corporate Affairs Manager, Innocent Amaechina, and made available