Lagos to enforce wearing face masks

Lagos State Government will from next week begin enforcement of wearing of face mask in public faces.


The state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this on Monday, The governor said one million of locally made face mask have been contracted to tailors and will be distributed during the week.

He advised residents not to rush the medical-grade face masks used by health workers, saying the locally-made ones will be sufficient and adequate.

He also said the state will prosecute patients who lie about their travel history to health workers.