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The fresh lockdown rumor in the country which trailed confirmation of the second wave of COVID – 19 , was on Tuesday debunked by the Federal Government.
The clarification came from the Minister of Information and Culture , Alhaji Lai Mohammed, when he featured on a Radio Nigeria programme , “Politics Nationwide ’’.
The minister said the directives and position of the Presidential Task Force on COVID – 19 at its briefing on Monday , did not translate to partial or total lockdown as reported in some sections of the media .
He allayed the fears of Nigerians and some listeners that called -in during the programme that a lockdown might have negative effects on the already stressed economy .
Mohammed explained that what the Federal Government had done was to reduce the chances of mass gathering by directing its workers from Level 12 below to work from home .
He said the government also reiterated already existing ban on night clubs and other COVID – 19 protocols .
“The Federal Government has not declared a fresh lockdown .
“What we have done is that we have simply reiterated the old protocols and asked federal workers on Level 12 and below to stay at home and they will still receive their salaries .
“Lagos state has equally asked their level 14 workers and below to work from home and Kaduna state has done the same .
“Therefore , there is no fresh lockdown and the issue of hardship and economy meltdown does not arise ,’’ he said .
The minister said the government also reminded Nigerians that the ban on social gathering is still on and churches and mosques should obey the social gathering rules .
He said the directive is to prevent people from gathering because they found out that COVID -19 transmission has been thriving at the community level.
Mohammed said the protocols on foreign travels subsist to the effect that those travelling to Nigeria would not be able to come on board unless they have the certificate that they tested negative for the virus.
He said when they arrive into the country , they must self -isolate for seven days after which they would go back for a confirmation test .
NAN
Fatimah Oyesanmi
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