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The Lagos State Government has cautioned coronavirus patients who have been discharged in the state to go on self-isolation for 14 days.
Dr. Akin Abayomi, the state Commissioner for Health, gave the advice on Sunday during the briefing on COVID-19 management.
Meanwhile, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, also launched the “whistle blower” hotlines and urged Lagosians to be on the lookout for those who flout the orders and directives on easing of the lockdown. ‘They should be reported through the hotlines by direct calls or text messages,’ he added.
At a press briefing on Sunday, the governor ordered civil servants below level 15 to remain at home until Tuesday, to enable the government observe the citizens response to the first phase of reopening of the economy.
He said only officers from Grade Level 15 and above have express permission to come to work from Tuesday. ‘All other essential officers that may need to be at work will be informed by the Accounting Officer of each Ministry, he added.
Sanwo-Olu restated the daily curfew from 8pm to 6am announced by President Muhammadu Buhari in his nationwide broadcast on Monday, April 27. Adding that ‘all movement within these hours are prohibited, except for people on essential services, which are agro-products, petroleum products, relief materials and food supplies.
He further stated, as quoted in his Twitter handle: “Food markets across the State are to be opened only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm and non-food markets shall only open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays within the same stipulated hours.
“We have amended and extended the operating hours for eateries and restaurants from 9am to 7pm, due to the Ramadan fasting. Restaurants and eateries must operate only take-away and delivery services. There will be no dine-in services allowed.
“Banks and other private firms are allowed to open with a maximum of 60% of their staff strength, operating within the hours of 9am and 3pm. We urge private companies and manufacturing firms to arrange for the transportation of their essential staff that would be at work.
“All places of worship will remain closed. The same for educational institutions; they will remain closed till further notice. We encourage parents and school authorities to dialogue on alternative means of learning and come to an understanding.
“All places of worship will remain closed. The same for educational institutions; they will remain closed till further notice. We encourage parents and school authorities to dialogue on alternative means of learning and come to an understanding.
“Residents who had their vehicles seized by @followlastma or the Police for minor offences can still get their vehicles back free of charge from Tuesday May 5th, 2020. Contact their call centres and digital channels for more information.
“It should be common knowledge by now that it is absolutely mandatory that we ALL wear a facemask in public spaces. We must do all we can to stop the spread of #COVID19 so we must all take responsibility and do what is necessary to remain safe.”
