COVID-19: State govt to fumigate markets in Kwara
The Government of Kwara State has annouced plans to begin the fumigation of markets and other specific locations in the state.
The deputy governor and chairman of the COVID-19 technical committe told reporter today in Ilorin, the Kwara state Capital.
He added that specific markets would be designated for people to purchase essentials like food and medicines after the fumigation exercise.
Alabi said the government’s palliative measures are ready for deployment and would be handled by a committee chaired by the Emir of Shonga Dr Haliru Yahaya who is due to brief the media on Wednesday to give the modalities.
He said, “The government has approved the fumigation of our markets and other specific places. 200 fumigating machines have been purchased for this purpose. This should begin latest April 2, 2020 to decontaminate these places.
“Thereafter, specific markets in the state would be designated and announced for people to purchase food stuffs and other essentials ONLY. Public transportation (Soludero buses) will be made available with strict adherence to social distancing and other preventive protocols.”
