For the umpteenth time, the State Government of Osun on Sunday reiterated that its new directives aimed at curbing the spread of the Coronavirus are still in force.
Specifically, the state government said there would be no countdown to New Year ceremonies and crossover nights under whatever guise by religious bodies during the New Year eve.
These are contained in a statement issued on behalf of the Osun Government by the Secretary to State Government, (SSG), Wole Oyebamiji.
According to the statement, Government has directed the security operatives in the State to enforce the directives without exception.
The Government further said, “The ban on youth carnivals still subsists. Also, all social clubs, hotels, departmental stores, supermarkets, event centres and allied centres are to henceforth operate at half of their capacities and observe Covid-19 protocols.”
The statement further reads: “Wearing of face masks at public places is equally compulsory.
“We want to appeal to all residents and citizens to cut down on social gatherings, including weddings, naming ceremonies and funeral ceremonies so as to reduce the spate of exposure and contact with possible carriers visiting the state during the Yuletide period.”
“Also all towns and cities are to put on hold the annual days through physical attendance and change such to the virtual version.”
The statement added that the government insists on all the measures in collective interests of all the citizens, urging them all join hands with Government to keep Osun safe.