Following the easing of the lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and Abuja from May 4 -7, the federal government has given the description of the types of activities allowed under Phase 1.
Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who chairs the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on coronavirus, gave it as follows:
SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ON NEW COVID-19 MEASURES
The mandatory use of non-medical face mask/covering for all persons while in public spaces. Latex hand gloves should not be worn except for specific medical purposes;
The mandatory provision of hand washing facilities/sanitizers in all public places;
All interstate travel is prohibited except for essential travels & services, such as:
transportation of agricultural products, petroleum products, relief items, goods,
commodities related to the COVID-19 response and persons on essential duty;
Mass gathering of more than 20 people outside of a workplace is prohibited;
There will be controlled access to markets and locations of economic activities;
Mandatory temperature checks will be conducted in public spaces;
Social distancing of 2 metres must be maintained between people in workplaces and other public spaces;
Retention of the ban on all passenger flights;
Religious gatherings are still restricted; and
Mandatory supervised isolation of person(s) arriving from outside the country for at least 14 days.
General Rules and Regulations
Anyone who presents a temperature of above 380C will be mandated to return home and call NCDC for evaluation;
Anyone without a face mask/covering will be asked to return home and will be prosecuted;
Anyone violating the curfew in a non-emergency situation will be prosecuted;
Anyone attending a gathering of more than 20 people will be prosecuted;
Institutions that fail to comply with these protocols and guidelines will be prosecuted; and
Any member of the public who violates the ban on Inter-State movement as outlined in this guideline will be prosecuted.
SECTION II. PROTOCOLS FOR CONTAINMENT OF COVID-19
Activity Recommendations & Obligation of Operators
PHASE 1 4th -17th May 2020
Curfew Imposition of overnight curfew nationwide from 8pm to 6am
General movement
May go out for work, to buy necessary foods and for exercise
Movement between LGAs (except metropolitan areas) is strongly discouraged unless for critical reasons such as healthcare and work
iii. Avoid unnecessary contact with people
Mandatory use of face mask/coverings in public
Inter-state travel
(Across State borders)
All inter-state travel for supply chain & services allowed, such as: goods, agro-products with a limited capacity of accompanying personnel, petroleum products, relief items, supplies, construction supplies, registered courier services (DHL, FedEx, etc) and security services
Intra-state travel (public transport- buses, tricycles, taxis)
(Within State borders):
Ensure provision of hand sanitizers to all passengers
Reduce occupancy to half for buses (maximum 50% of usual occupancy)
iii. Mandatory Use of face mask/coverings
Mandatory temperature checks
Taxis to carry only 4 persons (driver and 3 persons)
Tricycles to carry only 3 persons (driver and 2 persons)
vii. Daily motor park sanitation
viii. Travel should be between 6.00am and 6.00pm
Bus stop/motor park
Provide hand washing facilities
Maintain social distancing
iii. Mandatory Use of face mask /coverings
Mandatory temperature checks
Provide hand sanitizers and hand washing
Should only open between 6.00am and 6.00pm
Agriculture & Rural Development
Mandatory use of face masks and social distancing
Persons above age of 65 years and those with underlying chronic illness e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure are advised to remain at home
iii. Trucks bearing agricultural and animal products to be allowed easy passage
Companies involved in food processing can commence operation
Ensure provision of hand sanitizers and hand washing facilities
Construction sites (large and small), Public Works
Limit number to maintain social distancing
Construction of critical roads to resume
iii. Waivers to be provided by State Govts to enable movement
Mandatory use of face masks/coverings
Provide hand sanitizers and hand washing facilities
Open between 6.00am and 6.00pm
Banks and other financial institutions
Ensure provision of hand sanitizer to all employees and customers
Limit staff physically working in the office to between 30% to 50%
iii. Limit number of customers to allow social distancing
Mandatory use of face mask/coverings
Encourage online banking
Mandatory temperature checks
vii. Open between 8.00am and 2.00pm
Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical industries, pharmacy shops
Ensure provision of sanitizer and hand washing facilities
Limit staff working to between 30-50% to maintain social distancing
iii. Shift work is encouraged; pharmacy shops may remain open overnight
Mandatory use of face masks/coverings
Government offices /other corporate offices and entities
Ensure provision of hand sanitizer to all employees and customers
Limit staff physically working in the office to between 30% to 50%
iii. Government staff limited to essential workers and those from GL 14-17 on Monday/Wednesday/Fridays
Limit number of customers to allow social distancing
Mandatory use of face masks/coverings
Encourage work from home policy
vii. Mandatory temperature checks
viii. Offices to open between 8.00am and 2.00pm
Neighbourhood Markets
Ensure provision of sanitizer and hand washing facilities
Control entry to reduce number to ensure social distancing
iii. Mandatory use of face masks/coverings
Temperature checks
Local authorities to determine date and time for opening of the neighborhood markets not more than 3 times a week
Warehouses to open on neighbourhood market days to serve shops
vii. Abattoirs to open three days a week
viii. Ensure strict sanitation compliance
Time of opening 8.00a.m. – 3.00p.m.
Supermarkets
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Ensure provision of sanitizer and hand washing facilities
Limit number of customers to allow social distancing
iii. Mandatory use of face masks/coverings
Ensure hand washing
Mandatory temperature checks
Open 8.00a.m.-3.00p.m.
Restaurants
Not open to the public, encourage home delivery
To remain closed to eat-in, until further evaluation
iii. Allow social distancing always
Eateries to practice the takeaway system
Open 8.00a.m.-3.00p.m.
Clubs, Bars, Beer Parlors, Gardens, etc
To remain closed
The use of recreational parks, communal sports, concerts, social parties, movie theatres are suspended until further notice
Academic institutions and social engagements
All schools to remain closed till further evaluation
Schools are encouraged to continue with e-learning and visual teaching
State Governments and Security Agencies are enjoined to ensure effective and strict enforcement of these guidelines.
The level of compliance with these guidelines will be reviewed in 2 weeks before additional guidelines for phase 2 is issued.
