#COVID19: Gov. Wike announces the lockdown of parts of Port Harcourt and Obio/Akpor Local Government Areas.
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He said: "In view of the non or passive compliance with these measures, it has become compelling to also place the following parts of...
"(i) Elekahia, including the entire stretch of Rumukalagbor-Elekahia link road;
(ii) Rumuomasi, including Stadium road; and...
"(iv) All residents in these areas must stay at home. All shops, mini-markets, offices and business outfits in these areas must also cease to operate until further notice.
Governor Wike berated security agencies for allowing travellers to enter and leave the state at will despite the closure of...
He said: "These unscrupulous security officers are deliberately putting our State and the lives of our people at risk as our health system can hardly cope, should there be a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Governor Wike directed the State Commissioner for Social Welfare to round up and deport all vagrants to their state of origin.
He said: "We have also directed the Commissioner of Social Welfare to round-up and deport all vagrants, including the almajiris,...
"We have also widened our case finding and containment strategy by moving from targeted testing to active sentinel search for cases with acute symptoms across...
"With these measures, and ceaseless supplications to God, we are confident to win the battle against COVID-19 in our State."
He said: "While we will step-up our efforts to deliver more palliatives to the vulnerable ones among us, we urge all residents to simply comply...
Governor Wike gave a situation report on the fight against the spread of coronavirus, urging Rivers people to remain steadfast.
"We consider the emerging trend as not only serious and risky, but also, one that compels us to step-up our strategies and prevent a spike in the transmission of the coronavirus in our State."
"However, we may not get to this drastic point if we exercise more patience and strictly...
"It is therefore irresponsible for any person, group of persons, corporate entityor institution to endanger the lives of other people by...
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
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