Abia State Government has announced the extension of the ongoing lock down in the state by another seven days.
In a release issued Tuesday evening by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Barr. Chris Ezem said that the new lock down takes effect from Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
โThis extension is necessary to confirm that we are indeed free of the virus.
โThis is because the normal incubation period for the virus is 14 days.
โGovernment is aware of the hardship and inconvenience this situation has brought upon our people.
โBut it is better to live with temporary inconvenience than to expose ourselves to this disease in search of comfort.
โThe NCDC is still tracking over 2000 suspected cases across the country.
โWhile these persons are not from Abia, this is a time that calls for extra vigilance.
โWithin this period, Government will continue to distribute some food items, sanitizers and face masks which commenced officially today.
โGovernment hereby directs all the various enforcement teams at the State and Local Government levels as well as all security agencies to continue the enforcement of the directives on lockdown at the borders, markets, Transport operators, Religious Groups and all forms of public gathering.
โTransition Committee Chairmen of Local Government Areas and Security Operatives are directed to remain vigilant.
โGovernment commends all Frontline Service Providers, and all those on essential services including but not limited to medical and paramedical personnel, environmental and community health officers, ASEPA, all volunteers and security agencies who have stood firm with the State Government to battle this virus.
โGovernor Okezie Ikpeazu is grateful to Ndi Abia for keeping faith and complying with the sit at home directive so far. Please guided,โ the release read.
