Ogun, Ondo, others renew restrictions, suspend carnivals, cross-over services
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The Ondo State Government on Wednesday said it had cancelled the cross-over services in churches across the state, between December 31 and January 1, as part of efforts to curb the spread of second wave of COVID-19.
The government also postponed the resumption of pupils in primary and secondary schools from Monday, January 4, 2021, to January 18, 2021.
The Chairman, Ondo State Inter-Ministerial Committee on COVID-19, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, said this in Akure, the state capital.
According to him, the committee had extensive interaction with various stakeholders on the need to take proactive measures against the second wave of COVID-19.
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Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state on Wednesday said he had no plan to lock down the state as a response to the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
The governor disclosed this on Wednesday in Jos during a meeting he had with stakeholders including Local Government Chairmen, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, and health experts to discuss how best to address the situation in line with the advisory of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
A Statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs, Macham Makut, said the meeting convened by the Governor was presided over by the Secretary to the Government of Plateau State, Prof. Danladi Atu, who is also the Coordinator of the State Taskforce on COVID-19.