The Federal Government has reported that all markets in states where a lockdown was forced (Lagos, FCT and Ogun) will be permitted to open between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm day by day.
The National Co-ordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Aliyu Sani, said this on Wednesday during a briefing by members of the task force.
“For markets, only shops and stalls selling food and groceries shall be allowed to open to customers between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm,” he said Read More.
“Meanwhile, for supermarkets and food stores, their opening hours must be between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm and all owners and managers have been warned to screen staff and customers before entry”.
“On arrival, all staff must be screened for a high temperature and all those found to have a high body temperature above 38, will be denied entry and advised to seek immediate medical attention.
“All deliveries for supplies and products for these supermarkets must be made between the hours of 5:00 am and 9:00 am,” Sani added.
He further expressed that anytime, the absolute number of clients inside each store must not surpass 33% of the store’s all out limit” Read more..
After their conclusion at 4:00 pm, Sani encouraged retailers to guarantee that all racks, walkways and stores are cleaned and sterilized and by 6:00 pm, staff are passed on back to their individual homes.
