The executive Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has
imposed a dusk to dawn curfew as part of stringent measures to halt the spread
of coronavirus pandemic in the state.
The governor has also ordered the closure of markets except those selling
perishable food items as Oyo State now has three confirmed cases of the new
coronavirus.
“As a result of this, I have directed that the following additional measures be
put in place: a dusk to dawn curfew (7 PM to 6 AM); no gatherings of more than
ten people should be held anywhere in Oyo State,” Makinde said on Friday in a
series of tweets.
“From Sunday night, March 29, 2020, all markets will be closed except those
selling perishable food items.”
The Governor also suspended inter-state transportation, incoming and outgoing,
except for vehicles carrying food items, medical, pharmaceutical and petroleum
products.
“This takes effect from Sunday night, March 29, 2020,” Makinde said. “All
measures will be reviewed on a weekly basis.”
According to the Governor, 84 other suspected cases have been identified in the
state as contact tracing and collection of samples commence.
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