COVID-19: Yobe imposes curfew

The Yobe State Government has a imposed a curfew on the state from 8pm to 6am daily to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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

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

He also said the committee has made wearing of face mask in public place mandatory across the state to prevent the spread of the virus.

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

Gubana added: ““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 be banned for the next two weeks.

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