Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state Friday flagged off the fumigation of streets and communities in the state against the spread of coronavirus.
According to him, government is taking steps to ensure that no case is recorded.
“Since the outbreak of the disease, our government has taken several steps aimed at ensuring that the disease does not come into the state. We have also been preparing in the unfortunate event if any case is recorded in Plateau state so that we can respond appropriately,” he said.
He said although no case had been recorded yet in the state, “we cannot relax; we have to remain vigilant and proactive,” adding that “government will use the one week period of the total lockdown to fumigate the state.”
“During this period, the entire state will be fumigated. All public places such as markets, streets, office premises among others will be fumigated. I call on all our citizens to stay at home in line with the directive we have issued in order to achieve the aim of this exercise.”
Lalong said the lockdown “will also help to reduce any tendency for inter-state transfer of the disease” and enable them to respond appropriately to any suspected case and contact tracing.
“For our Christian brothers and sisters, let us use this solemn Easter Friday to cry unto God within our homes to show us mercy and remove this pandemic. Similarly, our Muslim brethren should also use this day to offer solemn Zuhur prayers in their homes for God to intervene and save us from this calamity.”
