By Eseoghene Emuke
The Delta State Government has adjusted the dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed in the 25 local government areas of the state to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The curfew which was earlier between the hours of 7:00pm to 6:00am will now be observed from 10:00pm to 5:30am daily.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, also announced the resumption of normal trading activities in all markets across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State.
It, however, said Cinemas, Bars in Hotels and Beer Parlours will remain closed while restaurants and eateries are to continue to serve their customers on take away basis till further notice.
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The statement warned that government would not hesitate to shut down any facility observed to be breaching the COVID-19 safety guidelines.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans and residents in the State that Delta State Government has adjusted the curfew earlier imposed in the State due to the COVID-19 pandemic from the earlier period of 7:00pm to 6:00am to a new period of 10:00pm to 5:30am.
“Furthermore, Government has approved the resumption of normal trading activities in all markets across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State. However, Cinemas, Bars in Hotels and Beer Parlours remain closed while restaurants and eateries are to continue to serve their customers on take away basis, even as government would not hesitate to shut them down if they are observed to be in breach of the COVID-19 safety guidelines.
“The State Government urges Deltans and residents to continue to adhere strictly to all the COVID-19 Protocols and Guidelines which include wearing of facemask, maintaining physical and social distancing as well as regular washing of hands in order to curtail the spread of the Virus”, Ebie, was quoted.
