The Lagos State Government has released a strict Covid-19 regulation for the festive season. This was made known by the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday saying that residents in the state must present their vaccination cards showing at least the first dose of covid-19 vaccination to attend any social gathering.

The governor, as Incident Commander listed that where possible, events should be held outdoors, saying the occupancy limit at any event must not exceed 60% of maximum design capacity of the event centre.

According to him, the rules stipulates that every attendee of a social gathering must present his or her Vaccination Cards or digital bar code page showing at least first dose but preferably double dose full vaccination, adding: “Under 18 years of age are unvaccinated and the above applies.”

“Every attendee of a social gathering MUST present their Vaccination Cards or digital bar code page showing at least first dose but preferably double dose full vaccination.

“In unvaccinated people, a negative PCR within 72 hours will be an exemption.

“Everybody, irrespective of vaccination status, MUST be subject to Rapid Diagnostic test (Antigen) to be conducted AT THE EVENT VENUE OR within 24hrs prior to the event at designated laboratories. (Request for rapid tests at the venue requires an application through the Safety Commission).

“Under 18 years of age are unvaccinated and the above applies.

“Guests and service providers with high temperature (above 37.5) are to be politely turned back and referred to paramedics or the emergency response team on ground. 

“All guests and service providers at the event must wear a nose mask or face shield before entry.

“All guests and service providers must endeavour to wash their hands before entering the venue or use hand sanitisers after which temperature checks should be carried out.

“Hand sanitisers to be positioned at the entry point and different spots within the venue.

Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration would continue to do everything within its power to ensure the preservation of the lives and livelihood of residents of Lagos State, despite the huge financial obligation and constraints associated with managing the pandemic.

He again expressed his appreciation to all members of the State Emergency Operations Centre and all other health workers in the public and private sectors, as well as their colleagues in the federal institutions for their dedication and commitment in the management of this response, calling on all residents of Lagos to comply with all guidelines and join hands with the government in the management of this pandemic.

“Despite the huge financial obligation and constraints associated with managing this pandemic, our administration will continue to do everything within its power to ensure the preservation of the lives and livelihood of residents of Lagos State. 

“As always, I would like to thank all members of our Emergency Operations Centre and our Incident Command System, in addition to all our health workers in the public and private sectors, without leaving out our colleagues in the federal institutions for their dedication and commitment in the management of this response. 

“Once again, I implore all residents of Lagos to comply with all guidelines and join hands with the government in the management of this pandemic,” the governor said.