Coronavirus fg discourages nigerians from traveling
You're referring to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on travel in Nigeria.
Yes, the Nigerian government has taken several measures to discourage non-essential travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the measures:
- Travel restrictions: The Nigerian government has imposed travel restrictions on several countries, including China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan, and the United States, among others. Travelers from these countries are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in Nigeria.
- Ban on non-essential travel: The government has banned non-essential travel to and from Nigeria, except for essential workers, such as healthcare professionals, diplomats, and business travelers.
- Quarantine and isolation: All travelers arriving in Nigeria are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine and isolation period, regardless of their country of origin.
- Health declaration: Travelers are required to complete a health declaration form upon arrival in Nigeria, which includes providing information about their travel history, health status, and any symptoms they may be experiencing.
- Temperature screening: Temperature screening is conducted on all travelers arriving in Nigeria to detect any signs of fever, which is a common symptom of COVID-19.
- Social distancing measures: The government has implemented social distancing measures, such as limiting the number of people in public gatherings, to reduce the risk of transmission.
- Closure of borders: The Nigerian government has closed its borders to non-essential travel, except for essential goods and services.
- Travel advisory: The government has issued a travel advisory, warning citizens against non-essential travel to countries with high COVID-19 transmission rates.
These measures are in place to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Nigerians.