Kano government extends lockdown
saying it will help further combat the spread of the novel COVID-19 pandemic.
saying it will help further combat the spread of the novel COVID-19 pandemic.
The State Information Commissioner,
Malam Muhammad Garba, who made the announcement, said that the decision was
taken after due consultation with the federal government and key stakeholders
in the health sector.
Malam Muhammad Garba, who made the announcement, said that the decision was
taken after due consultation with the federal government and key stakeholders
in the health sector.
Malam said the measure is aimed at
further reducing indiscriminate person to person contacts which is considered
as one of the major ways the disease is being spread.
further reducing indiscriminate person to person contacts which is considered
as one of the major ways the disease is being spread.
While recognizing the consequences of
the measure on the public, the statement called for patience and support as the
fight against the pandemic continues.
the measure on the public, the statement called for patience and support as the
fight against the pandemic continues.
He also called on the people to
continue to observe strict personal hygiene through regular hand washing, use
of face masks and social distancing.
continue to observe strict personal hygiene through regular hand washing, use
of face masks and social distancing.
