COVID-19: Interstate travels to resume July 1

The Federal Government has lifted the ban on interstate travels with effect from July 1.

It however says such movements must be outside curfew hours.

The FG also approved “safe reopening” of schools nationwide for graduating students in the next phase of the gradual easing of lockdown ordered as the country battled the spread of COVID-19.

This was disclosed by the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, during the daily briefing of the Task Force in Abuja on Monday.

Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said the government has also approved the safe resumption of domestic flights in the country.

“I am pleased to inform you that Mr President has carefully considered the 5th Interim Report of the PTF and has accordingly approved that, with the exception of some modifications to be expatiated upon later, the Phase Two of the eased lockdown be extended by another four weeks with effect from Tuesday, June 30, 2020 through Midnight of Monday, 27 July, 2020.

“Specifically, however, the following measures shall either remain in place or come into effect:

“Maintaining the current phase of the national response, for another four weeks in line with modifications to be expatiated by the National Coordinator;

“Permission of movement across state borders only outside curfew hours with effect from 1st July, 2020;

“Enforcement of laws around non-pharmaceutical interventions by States, in particular, the use of face masks in public places;

“Safe re-opening of schools to allow students in graduating classes resume in-person in preparation for examinations;

“Safe reopening of domestic aviation services as soon as practicable;

“Publication of revised guidelines around the three thematic areas of general movement, industry and labour; and community activities;

“Provision of technical support for states to mobilise additional resources for the response,” Mustapha said.

 

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