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COVID-19: Nigerian government to prosecute anyone found without face mask
The Federal Government on Friday proclaimed that anybody found moving about without a face mask will be prosecuted.
This was disclosed in a document by the Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19, as part of the guidelines it released for the implementation of the phased and gradual easing of the lockdown.
The five-page document was signed by Boss Mustapha, the PTF Chairman on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Mustapha stated that anyone found with the temperature of above 38ºC would be mandated to return home and call NCDC for evaluation.
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“Anyone who presents a temperature of above 38ºC will be mandated to return home and call NCDC for evaluation,” the statement read in part.
“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,” it added.
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