The federal government has announced that anyone found moving about without a face mask will be prosecuted.
The five-page document which was signed by the COVID-19 Presidential Task Force Chairman and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha was released ahead of the phased and gradual easing of the lockdown.
The statement further added that ”anyone who presents a temperature of above 38ºC will be mandated to return home.”
It reads;
“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.”
