The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA has revealed some guidelines to balance the relaxation of lockdown and the fight against the spread of COVID-19 in the city.
FCTA, in a statement signed by its Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye said Markets are to operate twice in a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.
The statement reads, “Extant guidelines on market operations for sale of food items only remain in effect. Markets are to operate for two days in a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm
“Neighbourhood selling points will be established in various parts of the city to decongest the major markets
“Wearing of face mask is mandatory to gain access to markets in addition to hand washing and sanitizing protocols.
“The above hygiene-related protocols are also applicable to supermarkets and neighbourhood markets.
“Banks are to open between the hours of 8:00am and 2:00 pm and are to observe temperature checks, hand sanitizing protocols as well as the use of face masks for staff and customers
“Banks are to limit access by customers to allow for safe distancing reasons and limit the number of staff working on their premises to between 30% and 50%.
“Residents are encouraged to patronize online banking services as much as possible
“Extant rules regulating restaurants and eateries remain in effect. Restaurants are not open to the public and are encouraged to adopt home delivery services. Similarly, eateries are to practice the take-away system and are to maintain all hand sanitizing, face covering and safe distancing protocols
“Pharmacies may remain open overnight and are to observe all other protocols as enunciated above.
“Companies involved in food processing, drug manufacturing and construction can commence operation, subject to following the approved health and safety guidelines
“Operators of these facilities are mandated to refuse access to anyone not observing the hygiene protocols”.