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FG bans mass gatherings, places curfew as COVID-19 cases increase

by Nneka Nwogwugwu
May 10, 2021
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Following increasing cases of COVID-19, the Federal Government has banned mass gatherings in religious organisations, clubs and gyms.

The government also re-introduced a nationwide 12am to 4am curfew as part of efforts to curtail further spread of COVID-19.

The National Incident Manager, Mukhtar Mohammed, announced this at a press briefing of the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 in Abuja.

Mohammed said the curfew would take effect from midnight on Monday, May 10.

He also announced that effect from Tuesday, night clubs, gyms, and others would remain closed till further notice.

He said gatherings of religious groups and weddings among others have been reduced to 50 percent attendance, while official engagements, meetings, and conferences should continue to hold virtually.

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