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The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force on Monday announced the opening of worship centres in the state.
The Task Force, which made the decision public after a two-and-a-half-hour meeting presided by its chairman, Governor Seyi Makinde, however, said the worship centers are to operate at 25 per cent capacity.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Makinde, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, said public gathering should not be more than 25 persons.
The statement said that the state secretariat, which was shut on March 27 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and reopened to staff on grade level 13 and above on Monday April 27, would now be open to all other workers from Monday, June 22.
“Mosques and Churches are to reopen and operate at not more than 25 per cent 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 being aligned 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,” the statement said.