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