Why F.G Put U.S, France, Ghana, Canada & 10 Other Countries On Watch List

Fourteen countries have been placed on watchlist by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The countries are Canada, USA, France, Germany, Netherlands, Togo, Ghana, Cameroon, Angola, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

societynow.ng learned that the move is part of efforts to prevent the spread of a new variant of Covid-19.

A new variant of the dreaded disease was recently discovered and the government is working on putting a lid on the spread with the watchlist the Lagos State Commissioner for Health Akin Abayomi disclosed on Wednesday.

Abayomi who made the disclosure in a social made post stated 

“Nigerians returning from lesser hajj would have to undergo a compulsory seven-day self-isolation.

“The state will not hesitate to prosecute anyone, irrespective of status, who fails to comply with the directive.

He also provided insight into preparation to contain a possible third wave with the revelation that

“The state has, however, developed a five-pillar strategy for curbing a potential third wave in Lagos.

“These include ensuring that all travelers carry out COVID-19 tests while we also introduce PCR tests to determine variants and mandatory seven-day quarantine,” he said.