The Lagos State government on Saturday gave approval for places of worship in the state to reopen fully.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, declared this at a press briefing in Lagos on Saturday.
He said mosques are permitted to hold their prayers five times daily while churches can also commence weekly services.
He stressed that the safety protocols previously announced by the government must be strictly adhered to.
“As regards our places of worship, we are now also permitting the mosques to resume their five times a day prayers; and in the case of churches, they are now also permitted to resume their mid-week services. We must not forget that the Coronavirus pandemic is still very much with us, and we must therefore strive to prioritise the safety of all our children, teachers, parents, and the entire society.”
Sanwo-Olu said that as of Friday, September 18, 2020, Lagos State had conducted nearly 100,000 tests, recording a total of 18,854 confirmed cases of COVID-19.
He announced that 15,598 of those cased had recovered in community, while 592 are currently active in the community. The state recorded a total of 207 deaths.
“It is however interesting to note that we have also recorded a dramatic decline in the number of Covid-19 related deaths at our facilities,” the governor said.
The governor implored the residents to remain vigilant in their fight against the virus. He urged them to act responsibly by adhering to the specified levels of hygiene.
“The Lagos State Government, like the Federal Government, is committed to continuing the maintenance of a fine balance between the safety of lives and the sustenance of livelihoods.
“We will continue to make adjustments as required, but the gradual resumption of social, educational, and economic activity must never be taken as an excuse to let down our guard against the pandemic,” explained.
