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General News of Saturday, 21 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

There is no plans to shut down places of worship - Gov Obaseki of Edo State

Godwin Obaseki Godwin Obaseki

The Edo State Government has stated that it has no plans to shut down places of worship as coronavirus tension rises.

Since Nigeria confirmed 12 cases of coronavirus, many states have been issuing ban on large gathering which affects schools and places of worship.

However, Governor Godwin Obaseki who received religious leaders in Edo State gave reason why the State will not be shutting down places of worship.

"There is no plan to shut down places of worship except it becomes absolutely necessary. However, we would want to appeal that for the sake of your congregation, we should look at how to keep people from being too close from one another. It is possible to place visual services", he said.

Meanwhile, MyNigeria reported that the Italian man with the index case of coronavirus has been discharged after he tested negative.