The Presidential Task Force on COVID – 19 on Monday said no fewer than 39 ,070 passengers , who arrived the country did not pay for coronavirus test.
The Chairman of the PTF ,Boss Mustapha ,disclosed during the PTF meeting in Abuja that some travellers presented fake documents on COVID – 19 tests and other information.
Mustapha , who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said the PTF had been evaluating the compliance of Nigerians with the protocols for testing by in-bound and out – bound travellers .
He added that some of these travellers have indulged in presenting fake documents . Some who paid for post – arrival test failed to show up for the test
Mustapha said that the PTF was concluding steps to work with relevant institutions and legal authorities to impose appropriate sanctions on those that defaulted on the protocols .
The secetary advised that the travel for christmas should be put on hold because of the risk involve.
He also said that the PTF was working with the World Health Organisation and other partners to access vaccines as soon as they are available.
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