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FG extends phase two of eased lockdown by one week

FG extends phase two of eased lockdown by one week

The federal government has extended the second phase of the eased lockdown in the country by one week.

Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force (PTF) on COVID-19, disclosed this on Monday during a media briefing in Abuja.

According to Mustapha, the level of compliance with the guidelines issued by the PTF has not been impressive, but the extension was to accommodate the Sallah festivities, after which the lockdown would be reviewed.

“You will recall that we briefed the nation on the 29th of June, 2020 sequel to the approval of Mr. President for the extension of phase two of the eased lockdown by another four weeks. That extension is due to expire on Wednesday 29th July 2020 having commenced on June 30th, 2020,” he said.

​”The PTF has continued to evaluate the developments as well as the level of compliance nationwide and has regrettably come to the inevitable conclusion that majority of Nigerians irrespective of status, creed, and level of education continue to live in denial on the virulent nature of the virus and consistently breach the guidelines and non-pharmaceutical measures put in place.

“We informed you two weeks ago that the process of submitting the 6th interim report and recommendations for the next steps had commenced. The PTF has reached advanced stages of the process.

“It has also considered that due to the upcoming Sallah (Eid El-Kabir) festivities which coincides with the expiration of the current phase, it would be prudent to extend by one week, from 29th July 2020 till Thursday 6th August 2020. It has accordingly secured permission to retain the existing guidelines until that date.”

He added that efforts are ongoing to fast-track the process of “reopening of the international airspace”, while “the arrival protocols for passengers on inbound flights are being firmed up for seamless testing and detection.”

While noting that 65 percent of COVID-19 fatalities have occurred among people aged 50 and above, he urged Nigerians to adhere strictly to the established protocols for preventing spread of the virus.

He called for caution during the Sallah festivities, and advised Muslims to avoid massive gatherings at Eid grounds and pray at area mosques.

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