The Federal Government has announced the relaxation of the restriction placed on places of worship as part of measures to curtail the spread of COVID- 19 .

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID- 19 , Boss Mustapha , announced this during the daily briefing of the panel .

Mustapha , who is also the Secretary to Government of the Federation, said the ban on inter – state travel is still in place.

He said , “ There is a ban on gatherings of more than 20 people outside of a workplace.

“ Relaxation of restriction on places of worship based on guidelines issued by the PTF and protocols agreed by state governments .

“ Managed access to markets and locations of economic activity to limit the risk of transmission ;

“ Ban on inter – state travels except for the movement of agricultural produce , petroleum products , manufactured goods , and essential services;

“ Mandatory use of non – medical face masks in public places ;

“ Mandatory provision of handwashing facilities /sanitisers in all public places . ”

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