COVID-19:FGN Give New Guidelines Ahead Of Reopening Churches,Mosques
The updated guidelines which were released by the presidential task force on COVID-19 listed measures to be taken by church and mosques for reopening.
The federal ministry of information said the guidelines were intended to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.They include:
1. Attend church only on Sundays
2. Openchurch from 5am to 8pm
3. Hold multiple services with a
maximum of one hour per session
4. Sanitise all worship areas including doors, doors, switches, and microphones
5. Provide hand washing facilities and temperature checks
6. Mandatory use of face masks by all
7. Display non-contact greetings sign
8. Provide offering boxes at all entry points
9. Provide floor markings for social distancing
10. No sharing of bibles, hymes and no use of holy water fonts
11. No social gathering before and after service
12. Ensure controlled use of restrooms
13. Close businesses within church premises
14. Home worship for the elderly and the people
15. Ensure good ventilation
16. Children areas should remain closed
1. Only the five daily prayers and Friday prayers are allowed for public worship
2. Hold Friday prayers and sermons for a maximum of one hour
3. Sanitise all worship areas including taps, doorknobs, light switches
4. Mandatory use of face masks by all
5. Provide hand washing facilities and temperature checks
6. Display non-contact greetings signs
7. Provide sadaqah boxes at every entry point
8. Provide running water in prayer and ablution areas
9. Provide floor markings for physical distancing
10. No sharing of Quaran, praying mats and kettles
11. No social gathering before and after service
12. Ensure controlled use of restrooms
13. Close businesses within church premises
14. Home worship for the elderly and the people
15. Ensure good ventilation
16. Close Islamiyya schools
The Nigeria Federal Ministry of Health urged everyone living within the country to adhere to these measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19.
The elderly people and those with underlying health conditions are advised to stay and worship at home to avoid exposing themselves to COVID-19.
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