The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has told workers on salary scale CONTISS 1-12 to stay away for two weeks to check the spread of the COVID-19.

A statement issued by the University noted that the leave would begin Tuesday till April 8.

The break does not however cover workers in those levels rendering essential services and those on Levels 13-15.

The University also banned gatherings of more than 10 people on campus and directed restaurants to only serve take-outs.

The statement reads: “Further to the earlier measures taken by the University Management to support the Federal and State Government’s effort in the fight against the spread of the Coronavirus which is on the increase in the country, Management at an emergency meeting held on Monday, March 23, 2020 approved that members of staff on CONTISS 1-12 should stay at home for two weeks with effect from Tuesday, March 24 to Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

“The stay-at-home directive is to curtail the spread of the CORONAVIRUS pandemic. Management also directs that the following measures should be adhered to:

a.) All social and religious gatherings or meetings of more than ten (10) persons is hereby banned on the University Campus.