The Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has ordered the
closure of all markets within the state, except food and drugs markets.
This measure was taken by the governor to curtail the spread of the
disease which is at the moment ravaging every part of the world.
In a statement released on Twitter, the governor said the state does
not have the capacity to manage an outbreak of the disease and so the
measures are needed to prevent the spread in the state.
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KDSG will not hesitate to impose a statewide curfew, should that
become the only way to enforce compliance & make everyone understand
the collective danger that we face. Prevention is the only logical
thing to do because our health system cannot cope with an outbreak of
Covid-19.
Over the weekend, govt also sadly observed shocking levels of
complacency as some people ignored their responsibility to uphold
preventive measures. We received reports of congregations in some
churches and mosques, as well as large crowds in weddings and other
social activities.
KDSG has announced extraordinary preventive measures against
coronavirus: Civil servants from Level 12 and below are to stay at home
for the next 30 days, except for those on essential service; only
sellers of food & medicines can open their shops in the markets from
tomorrow
It is better to impose restrictions and save lives, than to be
complacent and bury victims. Countries that have hesitated to impose
extraordinary measures to contain coronavirus are now regretting. We
have a chance to avoid such mistakes.
All citizens who recently returned from travel overseas should please
self-isolate for 14 days. Any symptoms of cough, fever or difficulty in
breathing should be reported to the following numbers: 08025088304,
08032401473, 08035871662 and 08037808191;
The Kaduna State Government is closely observing the implementation
of these measures and the evolving global picture and will not hesitate
to impose a lockdown of the entire state, if events dictate.
“My dear people of Kaduna State, let us face this danger with utmost
faith in Almighty God who has gifted us with the knowledge to make
rational decisions. Let each of us do our duty to prevent coronavirus
from spreading among us.“ -Malam Nasir @elrufai
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