Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State has imposed curfew on Bonny Local Government and Onne Community and has urged the entire populace of his state to adhere to the protocols and safety guidelines set to combat the novel coronavirus.
Wike announced the setting up of a Joint Taskforce made up of security and civilian personnel to enforce the wearing of face masks and revealed in a state-wide broadcast that:
“As at July 8, 2020, the COVID-19 status of our State is as follows: Total samples collected: 4573, Total samples tested: 3871, Total confirmed cases: 1235, Total discharged cases: 810, Total active cases: 382, Total death: 43, New cases: 30.
“From the first days of this virus, we took serious measures and literally set the pace in our country to slow down the spread.
“We have noticed that most affected people are resorting to self medication instead of presenting themselves for treatment at the State’s Treatment Centres.
“Those who experience symptoms of fever, cough, loss of smell or taste and shortness of breath, among others should present themselves for appropriate treatment at the expense of the State Government.
“Furthermore, in the face of increasing infections and systemic risk to public health and safety, most residents have continued to disregard the mitigating protocols with reckless abandon.
“Public and private transporters, business owners, and churches are refusing to adhere to the relevant protocols,” he added.
