The Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, yesterday said the government will not allow anybody that has not taken the COID-19 vaccine to access any private or public place from September.
The governor made this declaration while flagging off the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination in the state.
He said the Delta variant is spreading fast and on the increase hence the need to vaccinate the people against the virus.
“Government will not shut down the state but must protect the life of the people, from September, large gathering whether public or private would only be access by persons who have least taken one dose of the vaccines.
“From the second week of September, people would not be allowed to worship in churches, mosques, entered event centers, parties or reception without showing proof of their vaccination card and date.
“Also from the same secondweek of the month, people will not be allowed to access banking service without proof of vaccination card and anyone who wants to access the services, you have to get vaccinated”.
He said they have made adequate arrangements with security agents to prevent anybody who does not have a vaccination card from accessing any of the events.
According to him, the state has collected 6,306 samples, out of which 203 positives with four death, adding that about 96 percent of them including the dead have not been vaccinated.
He said vaccination will put a stop to the spread of the virus while the person who receives it stand a chance to survive even when infected with the virus
“People must wear faces mask in public places and sanitize their hands with sanitizers.”
He called on stakeholders to support the government in ensuring that people are vaccinated.
