COVID-19: Kano Govt Locks Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays And Saturday’s

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As part of it's effort to further curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, the Kano State Government has maintained Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays as lockdown days in the state.

The government said the decision was in compliance with the federal government’s easing of the lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

It also released fresh protocols and guidelines on how access to markets and locations of economic activity to limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

The state Commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, said in a statement that after due consultations, with key public health professionals and critical review of the situation in Kano, markets, places of worship and movement of persons are now allowed on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

He said the state governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has therefore summoned an emergency meeting with market leaders on how to ensure strict observance of safety and prevention protocols in markets and business places.

The statement further emphasized that it is necessary for such places to ensure compliance with safety rules that include mandatory use of non-medical face masks; provision of hand washing facilities/sanitisers; and extensive temperature.

The commissioner pointed out that while these restrictions are now been lifted, interstate movements except for goods, agricultural produce and essential services is still in place.

He urged students to avail themselves the opportunity of radio and televised lessons being sponsored by the state government as schools will remain closed.

The commissioner further explained that Mr Ganduje attributed the success being recorded in terms of reduced number of infectious to measures being taken by the government and health authorities and more importantly to fervent prayers by the ulama and the people in the state. And calls for more of such prayers until the disease is completely wipe out.

Mr Garba also commends the people in the state for their patience and understanding in the face of the restriction order.