The COVID-19 task force in Oyo State disclosed, on Monday, that it has relaxed the curfew earlier imposed on the state in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
This was announced after a meeting headed by Governor Seyi Makinde.
The governor, who is the chairman of the state COVID-19 task force, said the curfew would now run from 10pm to 4am.
Other decisions reached included the resumption of Primary Six students, JSS3 and SS3 students from Monday, June 29; resumption of work by all category of workers at the state secretariat from June 22; opening up of mosques and churches, which are to operate at 25 per cent capacity; and the limiting of public gathering to 25 persons.
The state secretariat, which was shut on March 27 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and later reopened to staff on grade level 13 and above on April 27, would be open to other staff, on June 22.
The governor said, “The schools are to observe the COVID-19 protocols as released by the Task Force, ensure that stations for washing of hands are provided in all schools, while all students are to compulsorily wear face masks.
“Schools are to provide hand wash points with the support of their Parents/Teachers Associations.
“The resumption of critical classes at the end of June 2020, would be two clear weeks ahead of the state’s drop-dead date of July 15. By that date, it would be decided whether other categories of students will return to the classes.
“Mosques and Churches are to reopen and operate at not more than 25 per cent capacity. The situation will be reviewed within the first two weeks. All worshippers are to compulsorily wear face masks.
“Night clubs are to remain shut even though the existing curfew, which used to run from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. is being aligned with that of the Federal Government, which runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
“The Task Force will not mind shutting down everywhere if evidence emerges that the COVID-19 safety protocols are being violated, or should there be an explosion in the number of cases; however, the state government will intensify enlightenment campaigns to ensure the safety of our people.”
