Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced that as from June 19 mosques will reopen, while churches can reopen as from June 21.

The governor added that churches and mosques in the state should not accommodate more than 40 per cent of their capacity, limited to a maximum of 500 regardless of the size.

Sanwo-Olu who stated this on Thursday while briefing the public on COVID-19 measures in the state, ordered that persons who are below 15 years and those who are 65 years and above will not be allowed to attend religious services in the state.

While maintaining that the use of face masks is compulsory for all worshippers in churches and mosques, the governor reiterated that schools in the state remain closed.

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