The Lagos State Governor Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu on Tuesday announced the closing of all markets in Lagos State with effect from Thursday.
The governor said the closure of the markets would take effect from Thursday and would last for one week.
Sanwo-Olu, who gave update on Coronavirus at the State House, Marina on Tuesday also reviewed the minimum number of people that could gather at a time to 25 from the initial 50.
“All markets and stores except markets that are selling food items, water, medicines, and medical equipment and other related essential daily life-saving products are hereby directed to close effective from Thursday 26 March, 2020 for seven days at the first instance,” he said.
Only those selling essential products like food and medicals are allowed to open market.
He also ordered the closure of all public parks, swimming pools, gyms and others, with effect from Thursday.
Details shortly…
