The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), says it is on red alert following global concerns about new strains of COVID-19. At a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Director General, NCDC, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa, warned that the resurgence of coronavirus in China and the increase in hospitalisation and death …
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The United States said Tuesday that the requirement of COVID-19 tests for travellers from China was based on science and due to Beijing’s lack of transparency on surging cases. China earlier Tuesday denounced measures taken by a number of countries on its travellers as “unacceptable,” two days before air passengers, …
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French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Tuesday that Covid-19 tests for travellers arriving from China would continue despite protests from Beijing. “I think we’re performing our duty in protecting French people by asking for tests,” Borne told franceinfo radio when asked about China’s reaction. “We’re doing it while respecting the …
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The Federal Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on Monday said pre-arrival or post-arrival testing for COVID-19 was no longer a prerequisite for travellers, “irrespective of vaccination status.” This announcement was contained in a letter by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, dated December 12, 2022, and addressed to …
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The United States has disclosed that it will no longer require air travellers to show proof of a negative COVID test before entering the country. According to CNN, the move will come into effect for US-bound air travellers by 12am on Sunday. The newspaper quoted an official of the US …
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