Joint Task Force Apprehends Osun Residents For Flouting COVID-19 Safety Protocols

The Joint Task Force against COVID-19, set up by the Osun State Government, on Tuesday, apprehended some residents of the state for flouting the pandemic’s safety protocols.

The arrested non-adherents were made to attend compulsory safety course as parts of their punishments for going against measures laid down by the National Disease Control Centre to contain the pandemic in the state.

These developments are part of the continuing efforts of the state government to contain the spread of COVID-19, The Point gathered.

The joint task force also noted that the state government had commenced enforcements of safety protocols across the state.

The Joint Task Force noted that the purpose of the safety course was to enlighten the non-adherents on the reality of the pandemic and the necessary safety precautions that should be ensured to forestall its further spread.