Akwa Ibom state government has announced the reopening of hotels and leisure centers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The Secretary to State Government and Chairman COVID-19 Management Committee, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem revealed this in a recent statement.
According to the government, the curfew hours have also been reduced from 8 pm to 10 pm to 6 am daily and monitoring teams, comprising COVID-19 Management Committee and Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board will enforce strict compliance.
He added that the state will keep unlocking the economy gradually and everyone should remain careful during the pandemic.
His words, “As we continue to gradually unlock our economy, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has approved the re-opening of hotels and leisure centres in Akwa Ibom State.
“His Excellency the Governor has also approved a review of the subsisting curfew to start from 10 pm to 6 am daily.
“All hotels and leisure centres in the state are urged to ensure strict compliance with the AKSG/NCDC/WHO COVID-19 guidelines and protocols that are applicable to the hospitality and allied services operations.
“Monitoring teams, comprising COVID-19 Management Committee and Akwa Ibom State Hotels Management and Tourism Board will enforce strict compliance.”
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