The Governor said he would meet with religious leaders and other stakeholders within the state to explore ways of returning religious worship to the society.
Following successes recorded in the containment of COVID-19 in Ondo State, indications have emerged that worship centres in the state might soon be allowed to open.
Akeredolu promised to accelerate the consultations and review after which ‘the people will hear from me very soon.’ GAkeredolu said massive contact tracing has begun for the 20th case as the patient has been resident in the state.“The implication is that having been infected, she might also have come in contact with others thereby enlarging the circle. This is what community transmission means. It is dangerous, deadly and undesirable. We must therefore all collaborate to stop the threat.
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