By 29th April 2020, Nigeria recorded an additional 196 cases of #COVID19 with Lagos still in the lead with new confirmed infections.
This brings the total of confirmed cases to 1,728 nationwide.
Breakdown of states with new confirmed cases:
- Lagos: 87
- Kano: 24
- Gombe: 18
- Kaduna: 17
- FCT: 16
- Katsina: 10
- Sokoto: 8
- Edo: 7
- Borno: 6
- Yobe: 1
- Ebonyi: 1
- Adamawa: 1
Highlights of total figures:
- Total tested: 12,828
- Discharged: 307
- Deaths: 57
- currently active: 1,307
- Confirmed: 1,728
Breakdown of confirmed cases by states:
Lagos State #COVID19 report as at 29th April, 2020:
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday afternoon announced the pattern for the gradual easing of the lockdown with effect from Monday, May 4th, 2020.
His announcement:
“In furtherance to the anticipated expiration of Federal Government imposed lockdown, the Lagos State government has developed a strict framework to guide movement and the gradual re-opening of businesses from Monday, 4th May, 2020
“The lockdown expiration is not a directive for full re-opening of the economy, however, businesses will e allowed to operate within the “controlled Easing Phase Framework.”
“All business to re-open next week within this framework are hereby mandated to operate between 9:00am – 3:00pm with a maximum staff strength of 60%. Other non-essential workers should be encouraged to work remotely.
“Effective Monday, we will begin implementation of the FG dusk to dawn curfew from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily.
“All commuters are mandated to wear facemasksand wash/sanitize their hands before every trip. All garages and motor parks must observe social distancing while queuing up to board transport vehicles.
“All buses are required to be loaded to a maximum of 60% capacity, whilst air conditioners in public transport vehicles must be switched off and windows would down
“At no time should there be more than 7 passengers in any vehicle transporting food items. The use of commercial motorcycles (okay) is prohibited state-wide until further notice, whilst tricycles (Keke) operating in unrestricted areas are not allowed to carry beyond 2 passengers at any time.
“Water transportation is also restricted from 6:00am to 6:00pm daily.
“All entertainment centres such as bars, event centres, cinemas, night clubs and beaches should remain closed.
“All worship centres, primary, secondary and tertiary institutions should also remain closed until further notice.
“Swimming pools, barber-shops, spars, beauty saloons will continue to remain closed for another 2 weeks prior to review and advise on a permissible opening date for these establishments.
Worldwide covid19 report as at 29th April:
- Total confirmed infections: 3,220,970
- Deaths: 228,251
- Recovered: 1,001,933
- Active cases: 1,990,786
- Closed cases (cases which had an outcome): 1,230,184
- Recovered/discharged: 1,001,933 (81%)
- Deaths: 228,251 (19%)