Following the proliferation of new cases of coronavirus in neighboring states, the Cross River State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade has imposed new restrictions on residents of the state
According to a statement by the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor Christian Ita, no citizen or resident of the state will be allowed to leave home without a face mask from Friday 3rd, April 2020.
The statement said tha failure to adhere to the directive will lead to the arrest and quarantine of the offenders for 14 days.
“The Cross River State garment factory has been mandated to produce face masks to be distributed free to citizens and residents alike to meet with the demand.
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“Those who for one reason or the other are unable to get masks from government before the new restrictions kick in, are advised to purchase theirs from shops selling the item”
While reminding residents that public gatherings remain banned it said markets should remain closed except where foodstuff is sold.
“All exit and entry points into the state are now completely shut. No human or vehicular movement will be allowed into the state under any disguise” the statement concluded.
It will be recalled that Governor Ayade Tuesday inaugurated a 15 member Committee and released N500m and 20 new vehicles to fight Coronavirus in the state.
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