Cross River State Medical Association Warns Against Resumption Of Religious Gathering | Sahara Reporters Governor senatorbenayade had announced the lifting of ban on religious gatherings after about two months due to COVID-19 outbreak. READ MORE:
The Nigerian Medical Association, Cross River State branch, has warned the state government against the opening of religious activities.Ayade said he made the decision after plea from religious leaders.
“The usual sitting capacity of most worship centres does not allow for physical distancing of at least one metre that reduces the risk of transmission of COVID-19. Frowning against the low number of tests carried out in the state, the medical association said the Cross River State Government currently had no listed NCDC designated Molecular Laboratory Testing Centre in progress or completed on the NCDC Molecular Laboratory Network.
It added, “Irrua is about 447.9km from Calabar when compared to Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, another testing centre that is 188.9km from Calabar, which also shares a boundary with Cross River State.
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