Oyo Govt. Orders Reopening Of Religious Centres & Schools.

Oyo state government has ordered for the reopening of Religious Centres and schools across the state.

Governor Seyi Makinde has further eased restrictions that had earlier been implemented in Oyo State to combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

The Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force, announced on Monday, June 15, 2020 that critical classes for Primary Six, JSS 3 and SS 3 students can resume on June 29.

All students are required to compulsorily wear face masks, another safety measure to combat the spread of the disease.

The resumption, according to the government, is to ensure the students are well-prepared for the public examinations ahead of them.

After its two-and-a-half-hour meeting on Monday, the Oyo task force also announced the reopening of mosques and churches, which are to operate at 25% capacity.

All worshippers are also required to compulsorily wear face masks, in addition to other safety measures advised by authorities.