The Rivers State Executive Council has approved guidelines for public burials in the state during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The state Commisioner for Information – Pastor Paulinus Nsirim, while briefing the press after the State Executive Council Meeting noted that those who may want to bury their loved ones would apply to the Ministry of Health and pick up a booklet containing guidelines.
“The guidelines detail the conditions to be met and sanctions for those who may default,” he said.