COVID-19 Second Wave: Again, Ekiti Imposes Curfew, Restricts Gatherings To 20 People

As part of efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Ekiti
state government has imposed a curfew from 8pm to 6am, while
gatherings of more than 20 people are banned until further
notice.

The curfew will take effect at 6am on Monday.

Akinbowale Omole, commissioner for information and values
orientation, issued the directive via a statement on Sunday.

Omole said the second wave of COVID-19 infections is the reason
for the decision, noting that the government is being proactive to
secure the lives of residents.

He explained that the curfew will be strictly enforced, but
those on essential services are excluded.

The commissioner added that religious faithful are to observe
their worship on Friday, Saturday and Sunday accordingly, but
ensure that only two services are held for each day, which must not
extend beyond 2pm.

As of January 9, 2021, the number of confirmed cases in Ekiti
had increased to 434, but 403 recoveries and seven deaths have been
recorded.

However, across the country, Nigeria has recorded over 99,000
COVID-19 infections, but over 79,000 patients have recovered.

As part of efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Ekiti
state government has imposed a curfew from 8pm to 6am, while
gatherings of more than 20 people are banned until further
notice.

The curfew will take effect at 6am on Monday.

Akinbowale Omole, commissioner for information and values
orientation, issued the directive via a statement on Sunday.

Omole said the second wave of COVID-19 infections is the reason
for the decision, noting that the government is being proactive to
secure the lives of residents.

He explained that the curfew will be strictly enforced, but
those on essential services are excluded.

The commissioner added that religious faithful are to observe
their worship on Friday, Saturday and Sunday accordingly, but
ensure that only two services are held for each day, which must not
extend beyond 2pm.

As of January 9, 2021, the number of confirmed cases in Ekiti
had increased to 434, but 403 recoveries and seven deaths have been
recorded.

However, across the country, Nigeria has recorded over 99,000
COVID-19 infections, but over 79,000 patients have recovered.