BY ROTIMI DUROJAIYE
The Nigeria High Commission, United Kingdom, which was closed on August 13, 2021 for 10 days after two officials tested positive for COVID-19, will fully reopen to the public from Monday, August 23, 2021.
An Antiviral Sanitisation of the High Commission premises was carried out on Monday, August 16, 2021 in compliance with COVID-19 regulations.
In a statement issued in London on Tuesday, the High Commission said it will reopen to its officers and staff from Wednesday, August 18, 2021.
However, it stated that the personnel must have taken a Polymerase Chain Reaction test to check if they have the COVID-19 virus.
It explained further that, officers and staff who are yet to be vaccinated, or have only received a single dose of the vaccine will still be required to self-isolate and return to the office on Monday, August 23, 2021, also with a valid PCR test dated on or after Sunday, August 15, 2021.
“The High Commission will fully reopen to the public from Monday, 23rd August, 2021 and wishes to seize this opportunity to thank the public for its cooperation during the period,” the statement added.
