Abia State Government said it is concerned about the safety of all Abians and residents alike even as the spread of the dreaded covid-19 keeps soaring in Nigeria.
The Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Chris Ezem, in a press release, enjoined Abians to ensure they observe all Covid-19 protocols, particularly as it affects burials, markets, local and intrastate transport and religious worships.
Ezem, who doubles as the Chairman of Abia State Covid-19 Committee, said Government is indeed dismayed at the attitude of some churches who carry out Sunday service with more than 50 persons per stream and pay leap service to wearing of face masks and protocols of good hygiene during service.
According to him while Government frowns at flagrant disobedience of this directive, it will henceforth not hesitate to seal off such places of worship and also prosecute the leaders before the State Mobile Courts.
The release called on operators of Eateries, medics and supermarkets to ensure that their customers wear face masks and comply with necessary protocols on hygiene.
It disclosed that the State task force team will continue to pay unscheduled visits to these outfits to ensure compliance and advised all Eateries are to operate on take away basis.