Coronavirus: FCT Minister orders closure of markets, neighbourhood centers in Abuja

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Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Malam Muhammad Bello has
ordered the closure of markets and neigbhourhood centers following the
outbreak of coronavirus in Abuja.

Muhammad Bello who also ordered the immediate closure of churches and
mosques in the FCT, stated that only shops selling food items and other
essential commodities are allowed to be open.

The minister explained that containing the virus depended largely on
personal choices, as he announced that the Federal Capital Territory
Administration has raised an emergency response team to tackle the
spread of the virus.

He said;

“Shops in the markets and neighbourhood centres in the FCT are to be
shut to traders except those who sell essential commodities and
medicines. However, pharmacies and supermarkets selling essential
products and bakeries are to remain open but abide strictly by laid down
measures.”

Workers on Grade level 1 to 12, have also been directed to work from
home as a precautionary measure against the spread of the virus.

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