The Executive Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Dr Tidi Michael has announced the prohibition of live band in hotels, and other public places in with the local government. He has also vowed to sanction corporate organisations, Hotels, shopping malls, markets and individuals that flout the COVID-19 rules.
The warning comes following the spike in coronavirus cases across the country, particularly in Delta State.
Dr Tidi Michael, who handed down the warning in a statement on Monday, June 22nd June 2020, re-emphasized the COVID-19 preventive measures that must be adhered to by public institutions. These include the provision of hand sanitizers, soap and running water as well as temperature checks at every entrance of the aforesaid institutions.
While noting that individuals and organizations should comply with the social/physical distancing advisory, the Warri South Local Government Chairman, declared that live band in hotels and public places remain prohibited.
Dr Tidi reiterated that restaurants, eateries and canteens operating in the local government, are to operate on the takeaway basis, while hotels will be allowed to open with in-room dining only.
He tasked people living in Warri South to abide by the maximum of 50 persons allowed by the state government to attend marriage and burial ceremonies. He added that burial of corpses from other parts of the country must be done the same day they arrive at the local government area.
The Warri South Council Boss stressed that commercial bus, taxi, boat and tricycle operators, will only be permitted to operate with a highly reduced number of passengers of two per row, in line with the state government’s directive.
He emphasized that face masks are mandatory for all residents in public places, while curfew remains from 7.00 pm – 6.00 am, except for Medical Personnel on Call or Emergency Duties.