Yobe Government has imposed a curfew on the state from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Mr. Idi Gubana the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the state COVID-19 committee disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Damaturu on Monday.

Gubana said that the curfew would last till the end of Ramadan fast.

He also said that the committee has made wearing a facemask in public places mandatory across the state to prevent the spread of the virus.

He said that the committee has also directed that hand washing facilities and sanitizers must be provided in all public places like filling stations, shopping complexes, and markets to curb the spread of COVID-19.

“Political office holders who travel out of the state and visitors coming to the state or on transit must be quarantined for two weeks.

“Only political appointees, directors, heads of agencies, and essential workers should come to work till the end of Ramadan.

“The committee also agreed that interstate travel is banned for the next two weeks.

“The committee wishes to emphasis that people must adhere strictly to physical and social distancing at all times to spread COVID-19,” he said.

 

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