Oyo State Government through the State COVID-19 Task Force has relaxed the curfew imposed on the state following the advent of ravaging coronavirus pandemic.
The Task Force, which made the decision public after a two-and-a-half-hour meeting presided by its Charmain, Governor Seyi Makinde, added that the curfew would now run from 10 pm to 4 am.
According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa confirmed the opening up of mosques and churches, which are to operate at 25 per cent capacity, and the decision to limit public gathering to not more than 25 persons.
“Mosques and Churches are to reopen and operate at not more than 25 percent capacity. The situation will be reviewed within the first two weeks. All worshippers are to compulsorily wear face masks.
“Night clubs are to remain shut even though the existing curfew, which used to run from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. is beinga ligned with that of the Federal Government, which runs from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
“The Task Force will not mind shutting down everywhere if evidence emerges that the COVID-19 safety protocols are being violated, or should there be an explosion in the number of cases; however, the state government will intensify enlightenment campaigns to ensure the safety of our people.”
