By Patrick Obia
The Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade has ordered all Civil Servants from Grade Level 10 and above to resume work on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 and reminded Cross Riverians that no “appropriate” nose mask, no movement is still in force.
Governor Ayade gave the directives in a press release signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr. Christian Ita add that all returning Civil Servants are to receive nose masks from the COVID-19 Response Task Force through their respective Permanent Secretaries.
He also warned that nobody is allowed in public places such as markets, shopping malls, sports arena, banks etc without the correct use of appropriate nose mask and failure to adhere to the orders, defaulters will be prosecuted in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cross River State Epidemic and Pandemic Law 2020.
Press Release in Full: “All Civil Servants from Grade Level 10 and above are to resume work on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
“The no mask no movement policy is still in full force
“All returning civil servants are to receive nose masks from the COVID-19 Response Task Force through their respective Permanent Secretaries.
“All nose masks to be used in the State must be locally made, with the place of origin clearly marked.
“The sale of masks made by the Cross River State Garment Factory is prohibited. Masks are to be distributed free of charge.
“All entry and exit points (air, land and water) into the State hereby remain closed for a further two weeks.
“For any emergency evacuation by air, a certification by the National headquarters of the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) is required. Even so, the pilots are prohibited from stepping out of the aircraft.
“Nobody is allowed in public places such as markets, shopping malls, sports arena, banks etc without the correct use of appropriate nose mask.
“Mass gatherings of all kinds such as worships, weddings, burials etc remain prohibited.
“Defaulters will be prosecuted in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Cross River State Epidemic and Pandemic Law 2020.”
As at the time of filing this report, it was unclear if the Cross River State Epidemic and Pandemic Law 2020 has been passed into law.
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