COVID-19 Second Wave: Kwara Govt. Declares Partial Lockdown

In light of the recent spike in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a partial lockdown has been imposed in Kwara State from 12 midnight to 4.30 a.m. with effect from Thursday (tomorrow), December 24, 2020, till further notice.

The State’s Commissioner for Health, Raji Rasak disclosed the new guidelines on COVID-19 in the state while addressing journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday.

He said: “There shall be partial state-wide lockdown between 12:00 a.m and 4:30 a.m. until further notice.”

As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, the new guidelines also states that: “Concerts/carnivals/Clubbing are not allowed until further notice while worship centres are not to allow congregations exceeding 50% of the maximum capacity of the venue,” in the state.

“Other gatherings (formal and informal) exceeding 50 people are disallowed.

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“Again, the proper use of face mask in public space is mandatory. Therefore, the protocol of ‘No face mask, no entry’ must apply at all public places.

“Civil servants are to work from their homes. The only exemptions are essential workers, especially in the health sector. Virtual meetings are encouraged

“Transporters are to enforce all COVID-19 protocols, including proper use of face mask by drivers and passengers. Appropriate sanctions will apply to defaulters,” the Commissioner added.

Rasak warned that Security agencies will be deployed to ensure compliance with these protocols, adding that provisions of the Kwara State Infectious Diseases Regulations 2020 shall apply to all offenders.

He however noted that the guidelines are subject to review as situation dictates.