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The Lagos State government has placed Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island under surveillance as part of measure to curb the spread of coronavirus.

NewsmakersNG learnt that the government has commenced the screening of all guests in the hotel and have temporarily confined them to their rooms pending the outcome of the test on each guest.

Movements have also been restricted in the hotel to keep guests from mingling, while popular areas such as the swimming pool and the adjoining bar have been shut.

In what appeared like a confirmation of the development, the hotel today announced a partial suspension of its services over coronavirus.

In a statement it shared on Twitter, the hotel said it will temporarily close down at least seven of its services.

It said its spa, gym, pool, conference and banquet facilities will also be temporarily closed.

“ear Valued Customers, the priority is to be safe and stay safe. We have therefore made the decision to only keep open a part of Eko Signature and Eko Hotel with Kuramo Sports Cafe, Calabash Bar, 1415 Seafood/ Steakhouse and Lagoon breeze,” the statement reads.

“Eko Suites Hotel, Eko Gardens Hotel, 88 Restaurant, Lagos Irish Pub, Sky Restaurant, My Thai Restaurant, Red Chinese Restaurant, Crossroads, the Spa, Gym, Pool, and Conference and Banquet facilities are temporarily closed.

“We urge you to take the necessary precautionary steps advised by the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in staying safe, as we fight COVID-19 together!”

See tweet:

https://twitter.com/EkoHotels/status/1241685559531261953?s=19
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By Editor

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