By Mabinty M. Kamara
The National Coronavirus Response Centre has late Friday, revisited the latest measures instituted to curtail the violent spread of the second wave of COVID in the country with the 10pm curfew still enforced.
The restrictions were on the 25th January this year imposed due to the spike in the number of COVID cases in the month of January 2021 which has so far been the month that has recorded the highest number of cases since it recorded its first case in March 2020.
Among the measures instituted was the nationwide 10pm-5am curfew, restriction on movement from and into Western area which happens to be the epicenter of the virus, to other parts of the country except for essential travels that was regulated by the provision of an Electronic Pass system plus a negative COVID test result within the period of two weeks, all in a bid to stem the spread of the new wave of COVID.
Inter-district movements outside of the Western Area have not been affected by the new restrictions.
However, in the revised restrictions, the ban on movement from and into western areas has been lifted while other measures such as the mandatory wearing of face masks in public places and transportation still remain in place with tougher penalties for defaulters.
“NaCOVERC wishes to inform the general public that with effect from Monday 8th February 2021(until revoked), the measures to help curtail the second wave of the COVID-19 are revised…,” the statement reads in part.
Places of worship are still to hold services but should not exceed one and a half hours and where there is more than one service, the interval should be marked by thorough infection prevention control cleaning exercise.
NACOVERC has also instructed that gatherings including those by government offices must adhere to measures and the display of Covid-19 preventive messages.
And that Bars and restaurants should not operate on weekends and clubs remain banned.
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