NCDC Advises Religious Leaders To Broadcast Sermons

The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has advised religious leaders to obey directives and avoid large gatherings, including places of worship.

To minimize spread of the disease, the NCDC said Islamic leaders should hold sermons via broadcast through television and radio stations, or use online platforms

The centre also advised Muslims to use personal prayer rugs instead of praying on carpets.

“Encourage washing of the hands with soap and water before
ablution.

“Food items meant for charity (sadaqa) should be pre-packaged and distributed without allowing crowd convergence

During this holy period the NCDC said elderly people and anyone with pre-existing medical conditions (such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer) should not attend gatherings and avoid receiving non-essential guests at this time.