The Kano State government has imposed a fresh ban on the activities of viewing and event centres in the state following increasing COVID-19 cases.

The state commissioner for Information, Malam MUHAMMAD GARBA, said in a statement that the measure was part of the decision taken at a stakeholder meeting on Monday.

The statement added that all civil servants, except those on essential duties, had been told to stay at home for now.

The commissioner reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with relevant stakeholders, including the Ulamas, to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 protocols.

The Bayero University Kano has however established two temporary COVID-19  iesting and isolation centres at the old and new sites, where tests would be conducted on workers and students showing COVID-19 symptoms.

The Vice Chancellor of the Institution, Prof. ADAMU ABBAS, said during a visit to the old site that those who test positive for COVID-19 at the centres would be transferred to the state isolation centre for comprehensive treatment.