The federal government has announced that anyone not wearing a face mask in public would face prosecution.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (PTF) and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha released by the PTF on COVID-19 ahead of the phased and gradual easing of the lockdown.
The phased easing of the lockdown begins on Monday, May 4.
The statement also noted that anyone who violates the curfew in a non emergency situation would be prosecuted.
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“Anyone who presents a temperature of above 38ºC will be mandated to return home and call NCDC for evaluation.
“Anyone without a face mask/covering will be asked to return home and will be prosecuted.
“Anyone violating the curfew in a non-emergency situation will be prosecuted. Anyone attending a gathering of more than 20 people will be prosecuted.
“Any member of the public who violates the ban on Inter-State movement as outlined in this guideline will be prosecuted,” the statement read.
