The Nigerian High Commission in London, United Kingdom, has reopened to the public, after an emergency shutdown for 10 days as a result of Covid-19.
This was announced on the Commission’s website.
The shutdown was to forestall the spread of the COVID-19 virus, after two officials including the Ambassador, tested positive and were advised to embark on the mandatory isolation.
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As part of the guidelines for the resumption, officers and staff who are yet to be vaccinated, or have only received a single dose of the vaccine, would be required to present a valid PCR test dated on or after Sunday, August 15.
Double-jabbed individuals identified as close contacts of positive COVID-19 cases, are also advised to take PCR tests to check if they have the virus and for variants of concern.
In addition, an Antiviral Sanitisation of the High Commission premises was carried out on Monday, 16th August, 2021, in compliance with the covid-19 regulations.
(Edited by Tunde Orebiyi)
