COVID-19: Herbalist, Counselling Centres, Others Remain Closed In Ogun
By ABIODUN JIMOH, ABEOKUTA
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that the current restrictions order on various worship centres such as traditional centres, mosques and churches remain in force.
With this development, operators of traditional centres such herbalists, astrologers; counseling hours in churches and Arabic schools at Islamic centres will be put in hold until this is finalized,
Prince Abiodun remarked that his administration is currently working on the guidelines for places of worship.
He stated this in his address while given an update and efforts to combat coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, 28th may, 2020 at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.
Prince Abiodun noted: “Limitation of all gatherings to a maximum number of twenty, including religious activities, is still in effect. We are currently working on the guidelines for places of worship. Until this is finalized, the current restrictions apply.
“Gyms, event centres, cinemas, arcades, bars, casinos, nightclubs, swimming pools, barber-shops, spas, beauty salons, and all public parks, including those in private residential estates, will not be allowed to operate, even during this new phase of relaxation.
“Restaurants are permitted to provide only take-away services and should also ensure that there are no more than 10-15 customers at a time with physical distancing. Guidelines for eat-in services are being fine tuned.
Similarly, he affirmed that the Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Workplaces in Ogun State to combat COVID-19 has been issued by the Ministry of Health in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investments. All industries in the state are expected to comply with these guidelines.
“We are encouraged by the reports of some industries with large number of personnel carrying out COVID-19 test on their staff, amongst other measures. Testing of staff is one of the requirements contained in the guidelines issued.
“A Task Force has been set up to conduct random spot checks on the premises of the industries, restaurants and other business enterprises to confirm compliance.
“I wish to reiterate and warn that violation of any of the guidelines will be treated as a threat to our collective wellbeing and will be met with appropriate penalties.
“We will continue to update and refine our response in consonance with the dynamics of the fight against this Covid-19 pandemic and monitor the effect of this gradual and controlled ease of the lockdown. Particularly, its effect on public health and the economic impact,” he opined.
