Anambra State Government has introduced a curfew to stop the spread of COVID-19 virus.

The curfew will commence today.

It will last from nine o’clock in the evening to six o’clock in the morning and will be in place until further notice.

The Secretary to the Anambra State government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu who disclosed this also announced other measures the government is taking to help stop the spread of Covid-19 in the State.

According to him, Anambra State government has activated and made operational mobile courts to try Covid-19 protocol offenders, beginning from today.

Also, the State COVID-19 Task Force, including the Ministries of Health and Trade and Commerce have been empowered to increase their hospital and Market surveillance, and to close immediately any hospital and Market that do not comply with Covid-19 protocols in their operations.

Meanwhile, Anambra State government has announced the closure of Agbaedo new Motor spare parts Market Nnewi for one week.

The closure which is due to non-compliance with COVID-19 preventive protocols by traders is with immediate effect.