…Bennett reiterated that he would continue to restrict travel in order to avoid further lockdowns. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Israel’s health ministry Sunday recommended banning Israelis from travelling to the United States and added several European countries to its Covid “red list”, aimed at containing the Omicron variant’s spread. Barring US travel for Israeli … Read more
The UK has explained why Nigeria was removed from travel red list. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has explained that the United Kingdom removed Nigeria from its travel red list based on “scientific and public health data”. She stated this in a statement on Tuesday, saying Nigeria … Read more
Currently, all UK arrivals from red list countries must pay for and self-isolate in a pre-booked, government-approved hotel for 10 days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British government has said that all 11 countries will be removed from the UK’s travel red list from 4am on Wednesday. Nigeria alongside Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, … Read more
…the move is only expected to be in the best interest of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State, for Health, Adeleke Olorunnimbe Mamora, has given further insight into the Federal Government’s plan to place on a red-list, countries that have placed Nigeria on a red-list in the wake of a … Read more
Discussions are expected to revolve around how to scale up the current responses to the pandemic including ongoing mass vaccination… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 is holding a national summit in Abuja. The summit which is teamed “Pushing Through The Last Mile To End The Pandemic And Build Back … Read more
…If you already hold a valid visit visa and are intending to travel to England as a visitor from a red list country, you will not be allowed to enter. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the British High Commission has announced plans to suspend “making decisions” on visitor visa applications from all red list countries, … Read more
The United Kingdom has added Nigeria to its red list category as it tightens travel restrictions in an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron virus Nigeria now is second only to South Africa in terms of linked cases to Omicron EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United Kingdom on Saturday added Nigeria … Read more
COVID-19 Omicron: UK govt puts Nigeria on red list, bans foreign travellers EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigeria will be added to the UK government’s red list, according to the UK government. This is owing to the detection of COVID-19 Omicron cases in Nigeria. The UK revealed the decision in a tweet on Saturday. Non-UK … Read more