https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/nigerians-in-uk-to-undergo-covid-19-test-before-evacuation.html

By Latifat Opoola | Published Date Apr 7, 2020

Nigerians living in the United Kingdom, UK must undergo a £350–that’s nearly N166,000–testing for coronavirus before they can be evacuated, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission says.


Nigerians affected have expressed displeasure at the latest requirement, saying it was not part of conditions initially given to them. It comes amidst concerns that many Nigerians in the UK may not meet testing conditions of the UK’s National Health Service and it would be difficult for them to be tested through the NHS.

The commission suggests using a private coronavirus laboratory test, said to cost £350.

“We understand that it may be difficult through the NHS as some may not meet the NHS conditions.

However, Nigerians in the UK interested in having a private COVID-19 laboratory test within the United Kingdom can use Private laboratory, one of which is COVID19@mobihealthinternational.com or contact Dr Funmi Adewara on +447753656688,” the commission said in a memo.

“This is a Public Health England-approved COVID-19 testing kit. Laboratory results are said to be within 3-5 working days. The test is for patients 16 years and older. So, you are free to make your options and decisions, as we look forward to bringing you back home. You will not be allowed to board without having done the COVID – 19 Test,” it stated.

When contacted Adewara, named in the memo, confirmed the kit costs £350, that is N155,750, using CBN exchange rate of £1 to N445.
NiDCOM says the airlines will need between 100 and 150 people to evacuate at a reasonable fee. The commission has begun receiving applications for evacuation but will not begin testing until the applications reach 100. It says the cost of testing, paid by prospective evacuees, would be refunded if it is not able to get 100 applications.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ferdinand Nwonye confirmed that the mission in London has confirmed that those who are willing to be evacuated would be tested but what is however not confirmed is if those who are covid-19 positive would be put on the same aircraft with those who are negative.

Some 100 people so far have indicated interest in leaving the UK, and another 45 in the US, according to the commission. Last week, the foreign affairs ministry instructed its missions to compile lists of Nigerians abroad who may want to return in the wake of Covid-19 outbreak. It said they would go into 14-day mandatory isolation upon return to Nigeria.

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Mynd44

They should not evacuate them please. They should stay in their land where it flows of honey and milk

They are welcome! Lagos state should get prepared to fix their incoming patients....
Thumbs up to Lagos healthcare workers for giving Covid 19 the malaria treatment

FG should not evacuate any Nigerian from the UK.
There is a 90% chance that they are already infected and asymptomatic.

Nigeria does not have the capacity to manage a large outbreak.

If they must come, they should be placed on 21 days quarantine with armed
soldiers guarding their location.

They’re mostly testing people who experience symptoms so maybe that’s not going to happen. Best case scenario may be to test them and keep them on supervised quarantine while they await test results.

Xisnin:
FG should not evacuate any Nigerian from the UK.
There is a 90% chance that they are already infected and asymptomatic.

Nigeria does not have the capacity to manage a large outbreak.

If they must come, they should be placed on 21 days quarantine with armed
soldiers guarding their location.

Thought we have the best physicians in Nigeria to help them recover faster

socialmediaman:


Thought we have the best physicians in Nigeria to help them recover faster

They are mostly LIARS who will try to escape, if they are coming in, they should be taken to prisons where they can't escape.

Not Necessarily, Lagos Airport Get Enough Facilities