COVID-19: Nigerians Warned Against Travelling To Turkey, Brazil, Others | SEE DETAILS
Faith Ukanwa
Apr 27, 2021
The Nigerian Government has advised her citizens against travelling to countries that has recorded a third wave of the Corona Virus pandemic.
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The National Incident Manager (NIM) of the Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, Dr. Mukhtar Muhammad, gave this advise at a media briefing by the committee on Monday.
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Muhammad also warned Nigerians against shunning safety protocols against COVID-19, maintaining that the virus was not over.
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"While we continue to reopen the economy, we must also be aware of the happenings around the globe. Mr Chairman (Boss Mustapha) and the Honourable Minister of Health (Osagie Ehanire) have made reference to specific incidents in India, Turkey, Brazil and South Africa.
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"We sympathise with the people of these countries [India, Brazil, South Africa and Turkey] because it is really a very trying time, particularly for India that is recording over 300,000 cases a day and recording over 2,000 deaths.
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"India is a prime destination for medical tourism for Nigeria. We know that many Nigerians like to travel - to go to India but now... we urge Nigerians to limit all travels to only essential travels, particularly to these affected countries" Muhammad said.
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countries that are currently recording a third wave of the Corona Virus are; India, Brazil, South Africa and Turkey.
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— Faith Ukanwa