The Federal Government has announced that bars, cinemas, gyms and nightclubs must not open yet to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Also to remain shut are daycare centres and educational institutions from primary to tertiary level.
The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Dr. Sani Aliyu, stated this during its briefing in Abuja.
According to him, hotels can continue to operate, but must observe all mandatory non-pharmaceutical interventions.
He announced that restaurants have to maintain the takeaway/ delivery system until further notice, while bars, gyms, cinemas and nightclubs remain closed until further evaluation.
He said “For community activities as it relates to daycare and primary schools, all daycare and primary schools are to remain closed till further evaluation.
“However, while primary schools must remain closed, registered pupils may proceed to take the National Common Entrance as soon as it is feasible, provided there is compliance with issued non-pharmaceutical guidelines.
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