The Nigerian High Commission in London was yesterday ordered shut after two officials tested positive for COVID-19.
One of the diplomats was discovered to have been COVID-19 positive after he took the mandatory test for the virus at the entrance of UK Home Office during a visit for a meeting alongside two other colleagues.
The infected diplomat and his colleagues were immediately sent on isolation.
A further test on all officials at the Commission led to discovery of another positive official.
The discovery led to the decision to close the facility for 10 days, effective from yesterday.
The High Commission, according to a statement entitled ‘Closure of Nigeria High Commission, London,’ and dated August 12 reads: “This afternoon, the Head of Immigration Section and two other officials went for a meeting at the Home Office.”
“At the entrance, COVID test was administered on them and one of them tested positive to COVID-19. The affected officer immediately isolated while the other officials, who tested negative, will also isolate for the next 10 days.
“In response to this challenge, the Mission embarked on testing all officials of the mission, after which another official of the Mission tested positive.
“In line with COVID-19 regulation and the need to adhere to the rules and regulations of the host country, the Mission will close down for the next 10 days, in order to observe the mandatory isolation of those who were in contact with the affected officials.
“While the High Commission regrets any inconvenience that this may have caused, we solicit the cooperation of the general public.”
