No social distancing as Lagosians resume activities (video)

Just as the ease of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) lockdown directive by the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, became effective in Lagos State on Monday, Lagosians were seen trooping out to resume their daily activities.

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However, some lagosians were seen violating the social distancing order by the World Health Organization.

According to reports, Social distancing refers to putting in place adequate physical space between people.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) explains that when someone coughs or sneezes, they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain the virus. If you are too close to someone who has the coronavirus and they don’t cover their mouth or nose when they cough or sneeze, this increases the chance of spreading the virus. These droplets can also land on objects and surfaces where people may touch. When we maintain appropriate physical distance, the potential to spread the virus is reduced.

Social distancing includes,

• staying away from others as much as possible. For now, you can still visit a few places, only when necessary, including markets, malls, pharmacies, and hospitals.

• If you visit any of these places, maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and the next person, as recommended by WHO.

• Avoiding large gatherings as much as possible. This is not the time to host or attend big parties and ceremonies.

But, some people in Lagos seem not to take the order seriously, as they were seen in banks and bus parks, “jam packed”.

See video below:

A trip to the bank#MaskUpLagos pic.twitter.com/jxqQ4ocuRK

— D'Flames ? (@OtieraD) May 4, 2020

See day 1 of the ease down in Lagos ?‍♂️. Dear lagosian,hope you are aware that we don’t have enough testing kits, and bed space at the isolation? Use ur brain o #MaskUpLagos #MayThe4thBeWithYou pic.twitter.com/wRbl0fCP5X

— Osama? (@osirmah) May 4, 2020