Nigeria’s President Mohammadu Buhari has gone into self-isolation on arrival from the UK.
This comes after the country’s high commission in London was closed last week for 10 days after some staff tested positive for coronavirus.
Some of the president’s close aides are also in isolation. This is pending the outcome of the COVID-19 tests they took upon return.
The president’s office said his isolation was in line with guidelines for international arrivals.
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Dateline Nigeria reports that UK and South Africa returnees are required to self-isolate for seven days upon arrival in Nigeria.
There are reports that the president was in close contact with the high commission officials who tested positive for coronavirus.
President Buhari was in the UK for a global education summit and medical check-up.
Nigeria has been reporting a rise in Covid-19 infections.
