Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has suspended the reopening of worship centres till further notice.
The governor who is also the Incident Commander said the Lagos State Government will continue to monitor the situation.
He said the decision to suspend the reopening of worship centres was informed by increase in the number of cases recorded in the state.
“Due to the continuous increase of #COVID19 cases in our state, we have rescinded till further notice our earlier decision to open churches and mosques for worship.
“We are now fully in the phase of personal responsibility regarding this pandemic,” he said.
He explained that, “We must continue to take responsibility with the mandatory use of face masks in public places, avoiding non-essential movements, staying at home when we have no business outside, and washing or sanitizing our hands regularly.
“These are the simple but necessary steps that will save and protect us. We cannot afford to be lax and lethargic about safety precautions at this time.
“We will, as always, continue to keep you informed and updated on the decisions that are taken for our health and safety.
“One of the most important task that we face is to carefully balance the competing considerations of life and livelihood.
“However, the most important task before citizens is to abide by the decisions that have been taken for our good, even when it is not easy to do so.
He assured residents that Lagos will beat the virus. “We will ultimately defeat this virus if we remain vigilant and do not take anything for granted. Stay safe Lagos. Your health is important.”
