The executive governor of Plateau State, RT. Hon. (DR) Simon Bako Lalong says anybody who violates this border closure and comes into Plateau will be arrested, prosecuted and quarantined for 14 days until it is confirmed that he/she is free of the disease while addressing the state.
The Governor added that ” I am happy to announce that the Testing Centre for Plateau State earlier envisaged has finally come to fruition, as the Bio-Safety Level 3 Grade 1 Laboratory at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom, has been equipped and certified by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to begin outright test for COVID-19.”
“The total lockdown has been extended to 12 midnight of Thursday 23rd April 2020 to meet the medically stipulated quarantine period of 14 days.
However, beginning from 11 pm tonight, Wednesday 15th April 2020, to 12 midnight of Sunday 19th April 2020, the total lockdown will be relaxed to enable people to go out to restock their homes.”
Vehicles (Keke Napep, Cars and Buses) are to abide by the restriction on the number of passengers to carry, which have been spelled out as 1, 4 and 6 respectively.
Places of worship are to strictly adhere to the 50 person provision while maintaining social distancing and hygiene regulations. The ban on all anniversaries and cultural festivals remains in force.
