COVID-19: Ondo Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings

Ondo State Government has lifted the ban on
religious gatherings, in churches and mosques.
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu made the
announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday.
He said churches will only operate on Sundays,
while mosques will open for worship only on
Fridays.
Akeredolu however emphasised that all the
precautionary measures against the spread of
COVID-19 such as the use of face-maks and
social distancing should be strictly observed.
In the same vein, the state has recorded its
second death from the virus in Ifedore LGA.
The deceased was said to have died at home.
There are now 24 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in
Ondo State, with two deaths, 19 discharged and
three still on admission.