Gov Okowa Announces Directives on Delta State Qurantine

The Executive Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa Announces Directives on Citizens behaviors regarding the Quarantine measures taken previously by the State Government FOR THE Covid-19 epidemic.

Excercising the powers conferred on him by the Delta State Public Health Law; Section 8 of the Quarantine Act of 2004; and the Infectious Disease (Emergency Prevention) Regulation of 2020, yesterday, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa announced the following directives: pic.twitter.com/ejO4CLtWOt

— Delta State Government (@DSGovernment) April 1, 2020

Firstly he confirmed Starting today, April 1st 2020, the movement of people, goods and services into, within, and out of all parts of Delta State is hereby suspended.

Secondly, All residents of the State not on essential duty or providing essential services are to stay home till further notice.

Thirdly, All gatherings for conferences, meetings, religious worship, festivals, private events, public visits, burials, weddings, traditional marriages and other social events are prohibited.

More, Public places, such as event centres, bars, night clubs/lounges, cinemas, markets, supermarkets, malls, shops, restaurants/canteens are to temporarily cease all operations.

All official and unofficial sporting activities, even street football, is hereby prohibited at this time.

Speaking on Business, Food sellers are only permitted to conduct their businesses within the precinct of their homes and will be monitored to ensure that they adhere to the strict social distancing rules.

Markets for ONLY the sales of food items and water will be established in designated Primary/Secondary Schools in each LGA — they will be coordinated and supervised by the Local Government Chairmen and their teams.

Pursuant to the Infections Diseases (Emergency Prevention) Regulation 2020, it shall be an offense to inflate the prices of/or hoard food, drugs and other essential goods and services within the State during this period of emergency.