Nigeria, April 9 -- The Ebonyi State Government has granted a partial restoration of religious activities in the state.

The government also relaxed the ban on burials by giving those in the state between April 9 and 20 to burial their dead loved ones.

The commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Uchenna Orji, disclosed this on Tuesday night, after the executive council meeting in Abakaliki.

He said worshippers are expected to attend their normal service only on Sunday for Christians and Friday for Muslims with effect from April 12, 2020.

The service is also expected to start from 8 a.m. and end by 12 noon. Every worshipper is expected to wear a face mask and observe social distancing.

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