#COVID19: FCTA Gives Sit-At-Home Order. Markets, Churches, Mosques, To Be Shut.

As part of measures to curb the spread of #COVID19, The Federal Capital Territory Administration has ordered workers at Grade level 1 to 12 to stay at home

It also ordered the immediate closure of shops in the markets and neighbourhood centres, except those selling food items and other essential commodities.

The Minister of FCT, Muhammad Bello, announced the measure at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, and also ordered the immediate closure of churches and mosques.

The minister also said the FCTA would work with the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital to expand the capacity of the current isolation and treatment centre to accommodate more patients by providing the essential facilities.

He said containing the virus depended largely on personal choices and adhering strictly to the laid down measures.