Covid-19 Scare: Udom Locks Down State, Bans Gathering More Than 20, Burials, Weddings

Akwa Ibom State Government has Restricted movement of persons and vehicles with effect Monday, March 30, 2020.

The Quarantine and Restriction of Movement Regulations 2020 signed by Governor Udom Emmanuel, comes into force on 30th March 2020 and will remain in force till 30th April, 2020, or for such extended period as may be announced from time to time.

The provisions of the regulation, according to the chairman of the Quarantine and Restriction of movement regulation 2020 enforcement committee and Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner are as follows:

that Commercial tricycles are not to carry not more than two passengers only, Mini buses to carry one passenger per row.
# Private vehicles to carry not more than two persons at the back seat and one on the front seat.
# Public Parks, Shops, Eateries, Clubs, Restaurants, Markets, shall remain closed except those for the sale of foodstuffs, drugs and other essential commodities.
# All public burials, weddings,and other forms of public gatherings are prohibited.
# All places of religious worship, churches, mosques to strictly observe the social distancing prescription of a minimum of one metre spacing and not more than 20 persons per gathering.
Hand washing facility with running water, soap and sanitizer are to be provided.
# All borders and roads leading into and out of the state shall remain closed wef.
Exemptions are made for food supplies, recognized security personnel, medical and health workers and others on essential duties.
Defaulters to be prosecuted.

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