Taraba State government has ordered the closure of all markets, shops and worship centres in the state to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The shutdown is expected to commence from Thursday, April 2. At a press briefing, the Deputy Governor, Haruna Manu, warned that the measure taken should not be allowed to cause panic buying, hoarding or hike in prices of goods and services.
Manu explained that essential services like pharmacies, food stores and petrol service stations were exempted from the order.
He said the state government will study the implications of its directive by giving periodic updates on the situation so that it does not impact negatively on the people.

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