Lagos has approved reopening of cinemas, gyms, spas and recreational centres in the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced this during a briefing on Saturday.
Cinemas and other recreational centres were closed in March to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sanwo-Olu, however, noted that cinemas must keep strictly to 33% of their capacities.
“They must get the necessary certification from the Lagos State Safety Commission, “Governor Sanwo-Olu added.
Sequel to the collapse of Excel College, Ejigbo on Saturday, the said directives have been given to the minute of physical planning and urban development to conduct structural integrity test on all school buildings in the state above three floors from next week.
With the redemption of international flights, the governor said, all incoming passengers must self isolate for seven days after which which they will do the necessary test.
“We are constantly expanding testing capacity to cope with the impending increase in the number of tests, especially following the re-opening of the International Airport.
“Our status as home of the busiest International Airport in Nigeria comes with added responsibilities to ensure that the pandemic situation in Lagos State is not complicated by additional cases of imported infections.
“All incoming travelers to Lagos State must be certified by testing to be COVID-19-free before and after arrival in the State. We encourage outbound travelers to also do a Covid-19 test 72 hours before departure to avoid inconveniences at their respective destinations.
