The Federal Government has advised Nigerians from 55 years old and above, to avoid churches and mosques.
The government added that those with health conditions such as diabetes, cancer, HIV, among others, are also enjoined to stay at home to worship.
It noted that the advice was necessary because places of worship have been recognised as a major avenue of potential spread of Coronavirus.
The government stated this through the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control. It released the guidelines for states to follow in discussions with religious leaders before the reopening of churches and mosques for worshippers.
The government said the protocols made available would be the baseline which the states are not expected to go below while firming up agreement with religious leaders.
The PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Aliyu Sani, who announced the guidelines said religious centres should keep a record of attendees, adding that it would allow for contact tracing in the case of virus spread.
He however urged worshippers experiencing common symptoms of COVID-19 to stay away from churches and mosques.
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