The Federal Government has released guidelines for
containment of coronavirus in Nigeria.
The rules, effective Monday, May 4, were issued by the
Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19.
Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the
Federation, said implementation of the new measures would curtail the spread
pandemic.
Mustapha, the PTF chairman, noted that the level of
compliance will be reviewed in two weeks “before additional guidelines for
phase”.
The guidelines are as follows: “Mandatory use of non-medical
face mask/covering for all persons while in public spaces; Latex hand gloves
should not be worn except for specific medical purposes; Mandatory provision of
handwashing facilities/sanitizers in all public places.
“All interstate travel is prohibited except for essential
travels & services, such as: transportation of agricultural products,
petroleum products, relief items, goods, commodities related to the COVID-19
response and persons on essential duty; Mass gathering of more than 20 people
outside of a workplace is prohibited.
“There will be controlled access to markets and locations of
economic activities; Mandatory temperature checks will be conducted in public
spaces; Social distancing of 2 metres must be maintained between people in
workplaces and other public spaces; Retention of the ban on all passenger
flights; Religious gatherings are still restricted.
“Mandatory supervised isolation of person(s) arriving from
outside the country for at least 14 days; Anyone who presents a temperature of
above 380C will be mandated to return home and call NCDC for evaluation; Anyone
without a face mask/covering will be asked to return home and will be
prosecuted;
“Anyone violating the curfew in a non-emergency situation
will be prosecuted; Anyone attending a gathering of more than 20 people will be
prosecuted; Institutions that fail to comply with these protocols and guidelines
will be prosecuted; and Any member of the public who violates the ban on
Inter-State movement as outlined in this guideline will be prosecuted.
“Curfew Imposition of overnight curfew nationwide from 8pm
to 6am; Nigerians may go out for work, to buy necessary foods and for exercise;
Movement between LGAs (except metropolitan areas) is strongly discouraged
unless for critical reasons such as healthcare and work; Avoid unnecessary
contact with people; Mandatory use of face mask/coverings in public.
“All Inter-State travel for supply chain & services
allowed, such as: goods, agro-products with a limited capacity of accompanying
personnel, petroleum products, relief items, supplies, construction supplies,
registered courier services (DHL, FedEx, etc) and security services Intra-state
travel (public transport – buses, tricycles, taxis).
“Within-State borders: Ensure provision of hand sanitizers
to all passengers; Reduce occupancy to half for buses (maximum 50% of usual
occupancy); Mandatory Use of face mask/coverings; Mandatory temperature checks;
Taxis to carry only 4 persons (driver and 3 persons); Tricycles to carry only 3
persons (driver and 2 persons).
“Daily motor park sanitation; Travel should be between
6.00am and 6.00pm; Bus stop/motor park must have hand washing facilities;
Maintain social distancing; Mandatory Use of face mask /coverings; Mandatory
temperature checks; Provide hand sanitizers and hand washing; Should only open
between 6.00am and 6.00pm.
“Agriculture & rural development: Mandatory social
distancing, use of face masks; Persons above the age of 65 years and those with
underlying chronic illness e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure are advised to
remain at home; Trucks bearing agricultural and animal products to be allowed
easy passage; Companies involved in food processing can commence operation;
Provide hand sanitizers and hand washing facilities.
“Construction sites, public works: Limit number to maintain
social distancing; Construction of critical roads to resume; Waivers to be provided
by State Governments to enable movement; Mandatory use of face masks/coverings;
Provide hand sanitizers and hand washing facilities; Open between 6.00am and
6.00pm.
“Banks and other financial institutions; Ensure provision of
hand sanitizer to all employees and customers; Limit staff physically working
in the office to between 30% to 50%; Limit number of customers to allow social
distancing; Mandatory Use of face mask/coverings; Encourage online banking;
Mandatory temperature checks; Open between 8.00am and 2.00pm.
“Manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries, pharmacy
shops; Ensure provision of sanitizer and hand washing facilities; Limit staff
working to between 30-50% to maintain social distancing; Shift work is
encouraged; pharmacy shops may remain open overnight; Mandatory use of face
masks/coverings.
“Government, corporate offices and entities: Ensure
provision of hand sanitizers to all employees and customers; Limit staff
physically working in the office to between 30% to 50%; Government staff
limited to essential workers and those from GL 14-17 on
Monday/Wednesday/Fridays; Limited number of customers; Mandatory temperature
checks, use of face masks/coverings; Encourage work from home policy; Offices
to open between 8.00am and 2.00pm.
“Neighbourhood markets: Local authorities to determine date
and time for opening – not more than 3 times a week; Ensure provision of
sanitizers and hand washing facilities; Control entry to ensure social
distancing; Mandatory use of face masks/coverings; Temperature checks;
Warehouses to open on neighbourhood market days; Abattoirs to open three days a
week; Ensure strict sanitation compliance; Time of opening 8.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.
“Supermarkets: Ensure provision of sanitizer and hand
washing facilities; Limit number of customers to allow social distancing;
Mandatory use of face masks/coverings; Ensure handwashing; Mandatory
temperature checks; Open 8.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.
“Restaurants: Not open to the public, encourage home
delivery; To remain closed to eat-in, until further evaluation; Allow social
distancing always; Eateries to practice the takeaway system; Open 8.00a.m. –
3.00p.m.
“Clubs, bars, beer parlors, gardens, etc to remain closed;
The use of recreational parks, communal sports, concerts, social parties, movie
theatres are suspended until further notice.
“Academic institutions and social engagements: All schools
to remain closed till further evaluation; Schools are encouraged to continue
with e-learning and visual teaching; State Governments and Security Agencies
are enjoined to ensure effective and strict enforcement of these guidelines.”
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