News

COVID-19: Lagos Residents To Start Wearing Face Masks From Next Week

COVID-19: Lagos Residents To Start Wearing Face Masks From Next Week

 

The Lagos State Government has revealed that it will enforce the wearing of face masks by residents in the state from next week.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said this on Monday during a media briefing on COVID-19 in the state.

The move is part of the Lagos State government’s policy on the use of face masks and the government expects it to help to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state.

“There have been questions on whether we are planning to introduce a policy on the use of face masks.

“My answer to that is that, from next week, when we think that we have wrapped up production and distribution, we are going to be asking that face masks should compulsorily be worn at public places.

“This is part of the deliberations that we have had to go through extensively today.

“We have commissioned more than one million face masks production locally from major tailoring outfits and they will start distributing them in the course of the week,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

He advised Lagos residents to wear locally made face masks stressing that surgical facemasks or N95 are strictly for health officials only.

Also at the briefing, the governor vowed to prosecute victims of COVID-19 who lie to health professionals about their travel history.

He said the state executive has resolved to prosecute such people, adding that four of them have been identified and will be used as scapegoats.

Angela Davies

Recent Posts

SDNON Unveils Ambitious Plans For 2025, Celebrates Outgoing Executives

The newly elected SDNON excos have unveiled their ambitious plans for 2025 and celebrated the outgoing executives.…

10 hours ago

Primate Ayodele Releases 2025 Prophecies For All Sectors

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released his 2025…

21 hours ago

Timeless Tunes: How Throwback Songs Bond Africans In 2024

Music has always been central to African culture, reflecting societal changes while connecting generations. In…

2 days ago

Sinach To Feature In Global Christian Event, Gather25

Sinach is set to feature in the global Christian event, Gather25.   Glamtush reports that Gather25,…

2 days ago

Yahaya Bello Released After Meeting Bail Conditions

Yahaya Bello has been released after meeting his bail conditions.   Glamtush reports that former…

2 days ago

Makinde Cancels Birthday Celebration To Honour Ibadan Stampede Victims

Makinde has cancelled his birthday celebration to honour the Ibadan stampede victims.   Glamtush reports that Governor…

2 days ago