Due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria, the federal government on Thursday restricted religious gathering to 50 percent with full compliance to public health measures even as it threatened to introduce more restrictions should there be increase in cases of the virus.
In a press statement issued and signed by the Chairman, Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, PSC, Boss Mustapha noted that this is the time of the year religious organisations hold crossover services on December 31 every year to usher in the New Year.
Due to the number of attendees of such events across the country, the PSC said there have been reduced compliance to public health social measures which has led to increased COVID-19 cases in the country.
According to the statement, “The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 recognizes the importance of the Christmas and New Year celebrations for most Nigerians. As we prepare to celebrate with our families and loved ones, it is important that we do so safely by taking the necessary precautionary measures to stop the further spread of COVID-19 in our country.
It further added that “Indoor religious congregation should be limited to 50 percent capacity with full compliance to public health social measures; face masks and hand sanitisers should be used at all times regardless of vaccination status while in public spaces.
