Covid-19: UNIPORT Orders Wearing Of Face Masks On Campus

The Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt, Prof Owunari Abraham Georgewill, has authorised the mandatory use of face masks effective, today.
A statement signed on behalf of the Vice Chancellor by the Chairman, Covid-19 Steering Committee, Prof Siminialayi Iyeopu, directed every member of the university community to observe the directive, henceforth.
A statement signed by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Sam Kpenu, read in part, the vice chancellor, “Directs every member of the university community to wear face mask and observe the Covid-19 protocol for all indoor activities including examinations and lectures, as well as meetings.
“All staff, students and visitors to the University are required to ensure regular hand washing or use of hand sanitisers and adhere strictly to social distancing regulations.
“These measures are aimed at curbing the spread of the highly contagious Delta Variant of Covid-19 within the university community and to keep everyone safe”.