The National Coordinator of PTF Dr Aliyu has spoken on why churches could reopen and schools cannot to same now.
Speaking at the House of Representatives, Aliyu said the task force was sure that if the religious groups followed the PTF guidelines, the risk of transmission would be minimised.
He, however, explained why schools could not be reopened. “On the school issue, there is a very good evidence and you can look globally as well; schools usually are the last to be opened when it comes to pandemic situations. Why? One, it is very difficult to control children. Two, they are more likely to be asymptomatic and, therefore, they are more likely to transmit. A lot of them stay with their grandparents; the very group that we are trying to protect.”
Ogun shuts down Sagamu company with 104 cases
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Government on Thursday said it had shut down a company whose 104 workers tested positive for COVID-19 at Sagamu interchange.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Communications, Remmy Hazzan, disclosed this to one of our correspondents in Abeokuta.
When asked whether the government had shut down the affected company or not , he said “it is normal to first seize every activity within there, so that at least, we will curb any form of distress, there are protocols that will enhance smooth operation.”
Worship centres reopening: Lagos deploys security agencies to enforce compliance
As worship centres reopen in Lagos State next week, the state government on Thursday said it would use security agencies to enforce safety compliance in churches and mosques.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Lagos State Governor, Mr Gboyega Akosile, in an interview with one of our correspondents, said the state would allow worship centres to reopen as directed by the Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, but the guidelines set by the state government must be followed.
He stated, “The Lagos State Safety Commission has been saddled with the responsibility of enforcing the guidelines. They will work with the necessary security agencies to ensure that worship centres do not flout the state government guidelines.”
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