By Deborah Hassan
365Daily – The Federal Government has announced a new phase of COVID-19 restrictions across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The restrictions come into force on the midnight of Tuesday, May 11, 2021, the Head of Technical Secretariat of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, Dr Mukhtar Mohammed, disclosed while briefing newsmen.
Speaking on Monday in Abuja, he stated that mass gatherings in public spaces have been restricted to 50 people at any given time.
He added that access to government institutions would also be denied to anyone not wearing a face mask while government meetings and travels have been limited to the virtual platform.
The Technical Head also said that all bars and nightclubs are to remain closed. The nationwide curfew will be in force until further notice.
He added that only essential international travels would be encouraged, but interstate travel was not restricted.
Dr. Muhammad stressed that all existing protocols must be strictly adhered to.