COVID-19: UK warns nationals against non-essential travel to Nigeria

The British government on Tuesday advised its nationals against non-essential travel to Nigeria over rising cases of COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

A travel advice issued on the website of the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office said all individuals entering or returning to the UK from Nigeria “would be required to follow additional border measures, which include self-isolation for 14 days.”

The travel advice, according to the British government, was based on a report of increasing exposure to COVID-19 in Nigeria.

Read also: Nigeria records 304 new cases of COVID-19 as total hits 44,433; death toll now 910

The government urged British citizens to discuss their travelling plans with a health professional, especially for those at higher risk of severe COVID-19.

It also urged intending travelers to check with the airline/tour operator about physical distancing measures or other measures in place to reduce risk during travel.

The advisory read: “Follow the latest social distancing guidance, including any local requirements and maintain good hand, respiratory, and personal hygiene at all times. This may be particularly important if staying with friends and family.”

Join the conversation

Opinions

Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism

Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.

As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake.

If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.

Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development.

Donate Now