COVID-19: Wike relaxes lockdown in River State

PORT HARCOURT, Rivers – The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike has partially relaxed the lockdown imposed on Rivers State on the onset of the Coronavirus in the state.

In a special broadcast to residents of the state, the governor said he relaxed the lockdown after due consideration of propositions on the way forward and cautious review of the situation to enable residents have some fresh air and replenish their foodstuffs and medicines.

He also relaxed the lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas with effect from Tuesday 12th May, 2020 but that the total lockdown will return on Thursday.

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“We have given due consideration to the propositions on the way forward by well-meaning citizens of the State, and after a cautious review of the situation, decided to implement a partial relaxation of the lockdown measures, #Lockdown to enable residents have some fresh air and replenish their foodstuffs and medicines. #Lockdown

“To this end, I hereby announce the temporary lifting of the total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Governments Areas for two days only, with effect from Tuesday 12th May 2020. #Lockdown

“All shops, supermarkets, and malls can open to the public for Tuesday and Wednesday, 12 and 13 May 2020 Similarly, all banks can also open and provide full services to the public; #Lockdown@GovWike

“While oil and gas companies are required to submit the list of their staff on essential duties to Government, note that there is no ban on the lifting of petroleum products from depots and other receptacles.

“The total lockdown on Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Areas will be reinstated on Thursday 14th May 2020 and remain until further notice. #Lockdown
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” In addition, all other established restrictions under the Executive Orders on social distancing are still in force, including the: • compulsory wearing of face mask or scarfs in vehicles and public places; #Lockdown closure of all land, sea and air borders and entry routes into the State; and closure of all open markets, including slaughters, hotels, guest houses, cinemas, bars and restaurants; and #Lockdown ban on gathering, including public burials, weddings, and religious gathering of more than 50 persons.

“Once again, thank you for your cooperation and understanding”, he said.