Coronavirus: Governor Ben Ayade imposes new restrictions in Cross Riverians, says no mask, no movement

Following the discovery of five cases of Coronavirus in neighboring Akwa Ibom state, the Cross Rivers state governor, Ben Ayade, has reeled out new measures to help prevent the importation of the virus into the state.

In a statement released last night, the state governor, Ben Ayade stated that among other things, no resident of the state will be allowed to move freely without a face mask beginning from 12 am on Friday April 3rd. According to the statement, the state-owned garment factory has been mandated to produce face mask for residents of the state.

Following the prevalence of coronavirus infections in neighboring states, the Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade on Wednesday issued the following executive orders:

1. Starting from 12am on April 3rd, 2020, no person will be allowed in public without a nose or face mask.

2. The Cross River State Garment Factory is directed to work round the clock to produce masks, while observing industrial safe distancing

3. Government to distribute masks for free to residents of the state

4. The Ministry of Humanitarian and Welfare Services, in conjunction with the state Food Bank, to deliver free food to the vulnerable in the state.

5. All exit and entry routes into the state are now completely shut down against all human and vehicular movements.

6. All commissioners, special advisers, chairmen, Director Generals, directors and members of boards and commissions as well as special assistants, are hereby co-opted to assist the COVID-19 task force, in ensuring the enforcement and compliance with the guidelines aimed at keeping the state free of the pandemic.

7. Consequently, all those mentioned above are directed to report at the U.J. Esuene Stadium on Friday, April 3rd, 2020, to receive their kits and commence full enforcement along with the Nigerian Police, Military, the Homeland Security Services and the Border Patrol Agency.

8. All commissioners from local governments that border our neighboring states, are directed to retire back home and take charge of enforcement

9. The state power company operating the 23megawatt power plant, is directed to power street lights from 6pm to 6am daily

10. Public spirited individuals and organizations willing to serve as Volunteers to support enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines, should register by sending their names and addresses tel no: 08039302693

11. For nose masks, residents should call 08099911011

12. For free food supply, residents should call 08037210284

13. The Cross river state microfinance bank to work for 24 hours.

Let us help keep Cross River safe from coronavirus, adhere strictly to government guidelines

Signed
Christian Ita
Special Adviser
Media and Publicity to Governor

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Colorado Mayor dares someone to spit in his mouth as he dismisses Coronavirus concerns (video)

Mayor Brian Bagley of Longmont, Colorado, USA has publicly downplayed the Coronavirus disease urging the US government to stop city lock-downs and closing off businesses.

The Mayor who has been defiant when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, appeared to suggest during a recent City Council work session and he said that people in low-health-risk categories should not be worried about contracting COVID-19.

Mayor Bagley according to the Times-Call reports, made a bizzare comment saying even if someone spat in his mouth he won't die.

“I want somebody to come over and spit in my mouth so I can get in the hospital now, because I’m not going to die,” said Mayor Bagley according to The Times-Call.

“I am not advocating that money is more important than lives or health,” Bagley said at that meeting. “I’m not saying this isn’t serious. I’m not saying  I’m going to violate” the stay-at-home orders, “or go rogue.”

Bagley continued “I’m going to follow the current orders, but this is only going to get worse, and it’s not going to be the virus that’s going to cause it.”

After massive outrage followed his comments, the Mayor downplayed the incident.

“First of all, I was speaking with emotion and sarcasm, obviously I don’t want someone to come over and spit in my mouth,” Mayor Bagley told Denver’s Channel 7 reporter Adi Guajardo.

“What I meant was there is room in the hospital” and that he would rather get sick, if that happens, now instead of later.”

Watch the video below...

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