Covid-19: Ogun State Relax Lockdown

The Ogun state governor, Dapo Abiodun has moved to relax the lock down in the state.

Recall that the Gov. Had pronounce a Tate lockdown in a bid to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Governor yesterday announced that lock down while addressing newsmen on the efforts of government to fight the spread of the deadly virus.

He said the state residents can now move around from June 1.

Gov. Abiodun however stated that lockdown must still be observed on weekends, saying residents are not allowed to go out on Saturfays and sundays.

During the press briefing, the governor said resident would be allowed to move around from morning to evening, unlike before when they were only allowed to be outside between 7am and 5pm.

However, he reminded people that the presidential curfew from 8pm to 6am is still in place.

According to him, the ban on interstate travel, the use of face masks and the observance of social distancing must not be violated by any person.

On the reopening of worship centres, Abiodun hinted that the guidelines will be finalised in the next one week as that will be done alongside religious leaders.