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General News of Monday, 6 April 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

US government warns citizens leaving Nigeria over COVID-19

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The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned its citizens leaving the country because of COVID-19 that the hospitals back home are overwhelmed.

A statement issued on its websites revealed that two flights scheduled to evacuate the citizens from Nigeria were cancelled due to clearance issues.

Concerning those who will eventually make it back home, the mission warned that they will have to foot their own medical bills.

The statement reads in part: “Healthcare systems in many localities in the United States are currently overwhelmed. If you need to seek medical care while in the United States, you will be responsible for all costs not covered by your insurance;

“There are shortages of many basic supplies across the United States, including toilet paper and canned and frozen foods. Many stores, restaurants, and businesses are closed.

“At this time, Nigerian airports are closed to all commercial international flights. If you evacuate to the United States, it is unlikely you will be able to return to Nigeria until the Nigerian government reopens the airports and commercial flights resume".