The Enugu State Government has announced the closure of all boundaries, markets and inter-state transportation in the state.
The closure, it said, takes effect from 6:00pm, on Tuesday.
The state government also listed categories that are exempted from the closure.
Those listed included those on medical emergency services and “those dealing on food items, water, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and other basic items of daily domestic need who must comply with the standard hygiene protocol as stipulated by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), including frequent hand washing with soap, use of sanitiser and social distancing.”