Federal Government has warned that it might impose restrictions on gatherings, including curfew if the current surge in the number of COVID-19 cases continues.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha issued the threat Thursday in a statement in Abuja .
He also urged Nigerians to celebrate responsibly during the Christmas and New Year holiday seasons and celebrations.
“As we prepare to celebrate with our families and loved ones, it is important that we do so safely by taking the necessary precautionary measures to stop the further spread of COVID-19 in our country,” Mustapha said.
He reminded Nigerians that the country was experiencing the fourth wave of the coronavirus as new cases have continued to rise.
He said, “This is the result of a mix of very low vaccination coverage, increased travels and movements, reduced compliance to public health social measures and highly transmissible Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant now circulating in the country.”
He reiterated the need for Nigerians to imbibe the culture of citizen’s responsibility and observe the safety measures put in place by the government to reduce community transmission of COVID- 19 during the festive period.
He said, “Avoid activities that involve mass gathering especially in enclosed spaces, as follows; Families are advised to limit the number of visitors to their homes and put in place precautionary safety measures; any gathering in excess of 50 people should be done in open spaces with physical distancing. .
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