Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has directed that civil and public servants in the state, including primary and secondary school teachers to resume work on Monday, May 4th, 2020.
The announcement which was contained in a statement signed by Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to Anambra State Government, stated that pupils and students should still remain at home and follow Anambra Teaching On Air through state-owned media outfit, ABS radio, TV and online platforms.
According to the statement, all workers in the state, and indeed all residents should procure protective face masks as this is now compulsory in Anambra State.
“Workers and visitors will not be allowed access into the state secretariat and other government offices if they are not wearing face masks.
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“All residents should always observe strict personal hygiene protocols such as the washing of hands regularly for 20 seconds each time, use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers, maintenance of physical distancing guidelines of 6 feet between people, avoidance of hugs, kisses and handshakes as stipulated by the World Health Organisations (WHO) and Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
“These protocols must be followed at public gatherings which should not exceed 30 persons, the statement added.
“Places of worship should follow these strict personal hygiene protocols before and during worship, including the compulsory wearing of face masks.
“Vigils and other forms of religious night worship are not allowed this time.
“Market places, restaurants, bars, bus stops and all other such public places must also observe the strict personal hygiene protocols.”
The statement added that families are encouraged to bury their loved ones as soon as death occurs. The burial should not involve more than 30 persons during which the guidelines on social distancing and wearing of face masks must be strictly observed.
Community Leaders and Law Enforcement Agencies are to ensure that the above guidelines are strictly complied with and enforced.
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