The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday announced new measures to battle the second wave of Coronavirus pandemic in the state.
Sanwo-Olu, who announced the measures after a virtual State Executive Council (SEC) meeting, stated that from Monday, December 21 for the next 14 days, all public servants from GL 14 and below, except emergency workers and first responders, will be working from home in the first instance.
He also orders that all schools must shut down with immediate effect, and until further notice, while concerts, carnivals and street parties were banned in Lagos State until further notice.
The governor also stated that night clubs had not been allowed to open yet, hence all night clubs in Lagos must immediately shut down, until further notice.
The governor stated that the midnight to 4a.m curfew imposed by the Federal Government still remained in place.
He stressed: “The protocol of ‘No Mask No Entry’ must be enforced by all public places: offices, businesses, markets, shops, and so on.
“All places of worship (Churches, Mosques, etc.) must ensure that no gathering exceeds two hours, and also that no gathering exceeds 50% of the maximum capacity of the venue.
“All event planners must obtain prior clearance from the Lagos State Safety Commission (www.lasgsafetyreg.com) for all events, and ensure that any planned gatherings do not exceed 300 people.
“Where the capacity of a venue exceeds 300 and permission has been granted, the occupancy shall not be more than 50% of such a venue.”
The governor maintained that ample ventilation must also be maintained at all times in all venues, and deep cleaning of the premises must be carried out before and after every event.
According to him, a minimum of teo meters’ distance should be maintained between seated or standing guests, while all guests and service providers at events must wear nose masks/coverings before entry.
“Hand sanitisers or hand washing units are to be positioned at the entry point and various spots within the hall.
“Provision must be made for all guests and service providers to wash their hands before entering the venue or use hand sanitisers, as well as undergo a temperature check, which is mandatory.
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“Guests and service providers with high temperature (above 37.5) are to be politely turned back and referred to paramedics or the emergency response team that must be present.
“Health, safety and environment officers must be present at all public gatherings (religious or social) and must be trained in basic first aid procedures.
“All events’ staff must also be educated on recognising COVID-19 symptoms.
“The safety commission has been directed to visit event centres and gauge compliance with the established guidelines, to stop the virus from spreading. If there is evidence of lack of compliance at any event centre, it will be shut down immediately.
“Security agents have been mandated to ensure full enforcement, without exception. No one will be deemed to be above the law.
“Any and all breaches of these regulations and public health protocols will lead to immediate closure as well as attract heavy fines, and any other sanctions and penalties deemed fit, in line with the Lagos State Infectious Diseases Control Regulation 2020.
“Event centre owners/planners/vendors will be responsible for any breach of protocols by their staff,” the governor stressed.
