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COVID-19: Nigeria Govt Rolls Out Guidelines For Reopening Of Worship Centres
Nigerian government on Tuesday released fresh guidelines and measures that will ensure seamless religious activities and check the spread of coronavirus as worship centres resumption gets underway.
The Presidential Task Force, PTF, National Coordinator, Sani Aliyu, released the guidelines to be applied on churches, mosques at the briefing on Tuesday.
In the guidelines released, Nigeria government through the PTF said worshippers can’t engage in activities such as kissing, hugging, shaking or touching at worship centres.
The task force said that churches/mosques facilities must be structured and organised in a manner that physical distancing can be observed.
The PTF also implored Churches/mosques with a large following and high number of worshippers can divide their services into two or three.
It added that persons above 55 years of age should desist from going to worship centres and observe their spiritual activities at home.
The PTF also advised worshippers with Coronavirus symptoms to stay away from places of worship.
He said, “Worshippers are advised not to touch each other in a manner such as hugging, shaking, kissing etc.
“Families are advised to stay together during the worship services.
“Church/mosque volunteers (ushers, choir, security etc.) that have underlying illnesses should not be allowed to serve.
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“Such churches/mosques should have a break of at least 30mins between the services to allow worshippers wash their hands or to disinfect the centers.
“Worship centers should have different entry and exit points.
“Business outlets at worship centers should remain closed.
“The elderly above 55 are advised to observe their worship services at home.
“Windows should be left open during services, as it’s more dangerous to hold services in enclosed places.
“Open-air services are preferable.
“Worshippers with COVID19 symptoms should not go to places of worship.
“Persons identified with high temperature after a temperature check should be turned back.”
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