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Plateau State Government has banned Eid-del Kabir prayers, due to the coronavirus toll in the state.
Simon Lalong, the state Governor, announced this on Tuesday in Jos while briefing newsmen on the state’s response to the pandemic.
Governor Lalong also banned other activities associated with the 2020 Sallah Celebration, including visits to recreational centres, such as Wildlife Parks.
“Residents should strictly use face masks, especially children conveying food and other items to neighbours,” he said.
“The ban is necessary following the increasing number of cases in the state coupled with the preparations for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, to prevent further spread of the disease.”
Giving further update on the virus in the state, the governor who also doubles as the Chairman of the State COVID-19 Task Force said, “As of July 28, we have tested a total of 14,816 persons, with 10,922 results received so far, out of which 982 tested positive for the virus.
“We are waiting for 3,894 results from all the tests conducted.”
He added that 221 patients were on admission in the four treatment centres in the state.
MERIDIAN SPY reported yesterday, Tuesday, the Federal Government declared Thursday and Friday as public holiday to mark the 2020 Sallah Celebration.
