…Says those who relaxed restrictions too early are paying direly.
Following the continued increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has announced the suspension of the re-opening of the worship centres in the state.
The Governor disclosed this while giving updates on the efforts of the state government to combat the virus, adding that the state has had 270 or 85 per cent increase in the number of infected persons in 14-days – from 4th to 15th of June.
Mr. Abiodun said as of June 15, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases was 586, expressing worry that the number of cases recorded between February 27 to June 4 – a period of 98-days – had almost doubled in 14-days. He noted that 315 persons had been treated and discharged.
The Governor complained that residents of the State were not complying with guidelines put in place to stop the spread of virus.
He said the State had been monitoring happenings in surrounding states and other parts of the world, adding that the government has arrived at conclusions and taken some decisions.
“One key lesson is that those who relaxed the restrictions too early are paying dearly and hurriedly re-imposing even tougher measures than those lifted prematurely.
“Two major conclusions are clear and obvious to all: first, the COVID-19 situation in Ogun State and indeed in the country as a whole has not improved since the last update.
“Secondly, there are dire consequences in loss of human lives for premature relaxation of the guidelines, necessitating a rollback of the relaxation in a number of states and countries.
“We are consequently suspending our initially slated reopening of places of worship. Let me thank some of our religious leaders who by themselves advised us that this is the best decision that we should take at this time in the best interest of all of us,” Mr. Abiodun said.
He said it was not an easy decision but that the wisdom and scientific bases for taking the decision would become clear to those who oppose it.
The Governor emphasised that existing guidelines and restrictions remain in effect.
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