The Federal Government has imposed new restrictions due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in the country.

Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Mr Boss Mustapha, announced this on Monday at the briefing of the task force in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

The new restrictions include the closure of all bars, nightclubs, pubs and event centres, as well as recreational venues in all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

All restaurants were also directed to close, except those providing services to hotel residents, takeaways, home deliveries, and drive-ins.