GOVERNMENT EASE LOCKDOWN DESPITE CASES INCREASE IN SOME STATES

The federal government on Monday evening announces the second phase of the ease lockdown strategy. Chairman of the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on Covid-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Mr Boss Mustapha stated this at the covid-19 briefing in Abuja on Monday evening.

He further explained that within the extended phase, there will also be a safe re-opening of schools for graduating students To go back to classes in order to complete their education. Ban has also been lifted on interstate movements and would only take place outside curfew hours.

He further stated that; Specifically, however, the following measures shall either remain in place or come into effect: Maintaining the current phase of the national response for another four weeks in line with modifications to be expatriated by the National Coordinator; Permission of movement across State borders only outside curfew hours with effect from 1st July, 2020; Enforcement of laws around non-pharmaceutical interventions by States.

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There are also measures that are particularly important and we’re urged to handle with more cognizance of the situation at hand, the use of face masks in public places is stated as the number one measures to be put into considerations.

The safe re-opening of schools to follow as to allow students in graduating classes resume in-person in preparation for examinations and; Safe reopening of domestic aviation services as soon as practicable”.

There has been fear from the populace of another foreseeable closure//lockdown of some states especially Lagos and Osun considering the rise in numbers of Covid-19 positive cases, but the announcements by the SGF on exploiting the second phase of the ease lockdown despite the increase is quite unexpected.

The rising cases of the covid-19 spreads is brought about by community spreading following the first phase of the ease on lockdown measures, community spreading is feared to be the most deadly means of spread in the immediate community.

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Following the latest development in soft pedaling on the lockdown, there’s need for everyone to further guide against the continuous spread of the virus by putting into considerations outlined measures while going through daily activities. The second wave of the deadly pandemic is in motion and populace are largely advised to live cautiously and protectively.