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Anyone found without a face mask/covering will be prosecuted – FG

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The federal government of Nigeria has announced that anybody found moving about without a face mask will be prosecuted. 

Anyone found without a face mask will be prosecuted – FG

This is becoming necessary given the incessant rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases being recorded in the country over the past few days.

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 ahead of the phased and gradual easing of the lockdown released the statement. 

It is a five-page document which was signed by the PTF Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

The statement further added that ”anyone who presents a temperature of above 38ºC will be mandated to return home and call the NCDC for evaluation.

“Anyone who presents a temperature of above 38ºC 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.

“Any member of the public who violates the ban on Inter-State movement as outlined in this guideline will be prosecuted.”

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