COVID-19: Ganduje To Enforce Compulsory Use Of Face Mask In Kano

Kano state government has announced that it will soon enforce a compulsory use of face masks, as part of preventive measure to limit the spread of coronavirus.

The state governor, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje made this statement during a media session on the update of the state’s fight against COVID-19.

He said when the state obtains a targeted number of face masks on the ground the policy will be enforced.

Ganduje said, it is sad to notice that some residents have continued to violate the social distancing order which is meant to address the situation.

Ganduje also lamented on the latitude of security agents in the enforcement of compliance among residents.

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He said a series of meetings have been held with security chiefs in the state to fashion out measures that will be adopted to encourage people to wear the masks as well as observe social distancing.

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