Travellers no longer need Covid-19 tests, face masks irrespective of vaccination status

The federal government has said either pre-arrival or post-arrival testing for COVID-19 is no longer required for travellers “irrespective of vaccination status”.

This was disclosed on Monday in a letter by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) directed to all airline operators.

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With the information in the letter, air passengers do not need to wear face masks at the airport.

“COVID-19 Travel Testing: Pre-departure and Post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests are no longer required for all passengers irrespective of vaccination status. PCR tests required for all partial/not fully vaccinated passengers have been suspended,” the letter, signed by Musa Nuhu, NCAA director-general, contained.

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NCAA, however, added that passengers with severe illness may still need to use face masks.