Coronavirus: Lagos Says 'No Curfew' In State

 

Amid the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the Lagos Government has dispelled rumours of a curfew being imposed in the state, Allnews reports.

According to a statement on the official Twitter account of the Lagos State Government on Saturday, "Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space."

 

Disclamer: No curfew in Lagos

Gov. @jidesanwoolu dropped the idea of imposing a curfew in the state meant to allow the fumigation exercise of public space.
Relying on experts advice, the Governor said the disinfectant is non toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced#LASG pic.twitter.com/unceQcFfuz

— The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) March 28, 2020

 

Relying on experts advice, the Governor said the disinfectant is non-toxic, noting that the exercise has commenced.

He said: "I am pleased to note that we have taken possession of over 200 disinfecting machines, and starting today, we will be disinfecting all major highways, bus-stops, markets, parks and other public areas".

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The Governor also said during a live press conference that if there is a need for curfew, government will not hesitate to impose it.

"For now, everything remains the way they are (referring to the the fourteen days stay-at-home directive)," the state government stated.

As at the time of publishing this report, Lagos state has a total confirmed case of 52 covid-19 patients.