• Advertise
  • Opinion
  • Features & Interviews
  • Investigation
  • Contact
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
The Lagos Today
  • Home
  • News
    • Lagos News
    • National News
    • World News
  • Entertainment⚡ by CRAWL
    • All
    • Art & Design
    • Books
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Sports
    Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka visits Lagos

    Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka visits Lagos

    Eko Football: Fouad Oki elected Chairman LSFA

    Eko Football: Fouad Oki elected Chairman LSFA

    FIFA U-20: Nigeria defeats Italy

    FIFA U-20: Nigeria defeats Italy

    Kuti turns self in over assault on Policeman 

    Seun Kuti: Magistrate dismisses application to arraign singer by Police

    Manchester City Win Premier League

    Manchester City Win Premier League

    Kuti turns self in over assault on Policeman 

    Femi Kuti Speaks On Brother’s Arrest, Says ‘We’ve Got The Best Lawyer’

    Update: Kuti detained in Panti, Lagos

    Update: Kuti detained in Panti, Lagos

    Malik family emerge winners in Lagos Squash Classics

    Malik family emerge winners in Lagos Squash Classics

    Kuti turns self in over assault on Policeman 

    Kuti turns self in over assault on Policeman 

    19 players compete for $12,000 at Squash Classics in Lagos today

    19 players compete for $12,000 at Squash Classics in Lagos today

  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Features & Interviews
  • Best Of Lagos
    Lagos welcomes The Art hotel: A flamboyant 5 star Business Boutique Hotel

    Lagos welcomes The Art hotel: A flamboyant 5 star Business Boutique Hotel

    THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBER, AFFINITY ART GALLERY

    THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBER, AFFINITY ART GALLERY

    THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA HOSTS MEMBERS’ NETWORKING FORUM

    THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA HOSTS MEMBERS’ NETWORKING FORUM

    Exploring Lagos’ Gastronomy With Chef Priyank Singh of Hard Rock Cafe

    Exploring Lagos’ Gastronomy With Chef Priyank Singh of Hard Rock Cafe

    Olu Oyinsan- Saying Yes To Founders At The Early Stage

    Olu Oyinsan- Saying Yes To Founders At The Early Stage

    A Rare Hobby: Sports Fishing In Lagos

    A Rare Hobby: Sports Fishing In Lagos

    Chef Nkesi- Experiencing Different Cultures Through Food

    Chef Nkesi- Experiencing Different Cultures Through Food

    Wumi Jubril: Creating Memorable Experiences

    Wumi Jubril: Creating Memorable Experiences

    Nordic hotel

    Nordic Hotel Makes Grand Debut in Lagos

  • Things To Do
  • Home
  • News
    • Lagos News
    • National News
    • World News
  • Entertainment⚡ by CRAWL
    • All
    • Art & Design
    • Books
    • Movie
    • Music
    • Sports
    Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka visits Lagos

    Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka visits Lagos

    Eko Football: Fouad Oki elected Chairman LSFA

    Eko Football: Fouad Oki elected Chairman LSFA

    FIFA U-20: Nigeria defeats Italy

    FIFA U-20: Nigeria defeats Italy

    Kuti turns self in over assault on Policeman 

    Seun Kuti: Magistrate dismisses application to arraign singer by Police

    Manchester City Win Premier League

    Manchester City Win Premier League

    Kuti turns self in over assault on Policeman 

    Femi Kuti Speaks On Brother’s Arrest, Says ‘We’ve Got The Best Lawyer’

    Update: Kuti detained in Panti, Lagos

    Update: Kuti detained in Panti, Lagos

    Malik family emerge winners in Lagos Squash Classics

    Malik family emerge winners in Lagos Squash Classics

    Kuti turns self in over assault on Policeman 

    Kuti turns self in over assault on Policeman 

    19 players compete for $12,000 at Squash Classics in Lagos today

    19 players compete for $12,000 at Squash Classics in Lagos today

  • Opinion
  • Business
  • Features & Interviews
  • Best Of Lagos
    Lagos welcomes The Art hotel: A flamboyant 5 star Business Boutique Hotel

    Lagos welcomes The Art hotel: A flamboyant 5 star Business Boutique Hotel

    THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBER, AFFINITY ART GALLERY

    THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBER, AFFINITY ART GALLERY

    THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA HOSTS MEMBERS’ NETWORKING FORUM

    THE LUXURY NETWORK NIGERIA HOSTS MEMBERS’ NETWORKING FORUM

    Exploring Lagos’ Gastronomy With Chef Priyank Singh of Hard Rock Cafe

    Exploring Lagos’ Gastronomy With Chef Priyank Singh of Hard Rock Cafe

    Olu Oyinsan- Saying Yes To Founders At The Early Stage

    Olu Oyinsan- Saying Yes To Founders At The Early Stage

    A Rare Hobby: Sports Fishing In Lagos

    A Rare Hobby: Sports Fishing In Lagos

    Chef Nkesi- Experiencing Different Cultures Through Food

    Chef Nkesi- Experiencing Different Cultures Through Food

    Wumi Jubril: Creating Memorable Experiences

    Wumi Jubril: Creating Memorable Experiences

    Nordic hotel

    Nordic Hotel Makes Grand Debut in Lagos

  • Things To Do
No Result
View All Result
The Lagos Today
No Result
View All Result
Home Headlines

Covid-19: Lagos Launches Crackdown on Defaulting Travelers

by Eucharia Egwuma
December 15, 2021
in Headlines, Lagos News
4 min read
0
0
Lagos Government Modifies Travel Directions For Motorists Using Ikorodu Road
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it has commenced the prosecution of inbound international passengers who fail to submit themselves for Day 2 and Day 7 PCR tests as mandated by the Federal COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.

The state government also disclosed that from its data analysis, only 20 percent of inbound passengers who pay for the COVID-19 PCR tests prior to their arrival in Lagos actually submit themselves for the tests.

Disclosing this in a press statement, the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi explained that the prosecution of defaulting inbound passengers has become necessary in order to reduce the rise in COVID infection in the fourth wave of the pandemic in the state.

“Lagos State Government is concerned with the dramatic rise in cases seen in the evolving fourth wave. Identifying that our previous waves are associated with non-compliance of inbound passengers with the testing guidelines, we have commenced prosecution of inbound international passengers who fail to submit themselves for Day 2 and Day 7 PCR tests as mandated by the Federal COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.

“In addition, unvaccinated inbound passengers and anyone testing positive for COVID-19 are mandated to self-isolate at home for seven days. We will be sanctioning anyone found to be disregarding these guidelines, which are designed to minimise the community transmission of COVID and its variants”

Abayomi said the State government has started contacting the defaulting passengers and patients for arraignment before a mobile court for special offenses.

He explained that defaulting recalcitrant persons who flout the testing and isolation guidelines has been ongoing for a while and is responsible for previous waves of infection in Lagos.

The Commissioner said that the alarming trend of defaulters constitutes a State and National public health and security threat, and sabotages all efforts to mitigate and reduce the impact of the fourth wave on citizens and the economy of the State.

According to him, inbound passengers are likely to be carrying new variants of COVID-19 whose clinical implications and impact are not yet clearly understood amongst the population.

Abayomi noted that any citizen with symptoms of COVID or who test positive for the virus and refuse to isolate, is inadvertently placing other innocent citizens at risk stressing that this can result in severe sickness and death particularly in vulnerable persons. He added that this also places undue burden on State health resources.

“From our data analysis, we discovered that only about 20 percent of inbound passengers who pay for the COVID-19 PCR tests prior to their arrival in Lagos actually submit themselves for the tests on the required day at our designated laboratories. Our data also shows that a significant number of inbound passengers who actually do the tests on the designated days are testing positive and if they don’t self-isolate they pose a serious threat to the States ability to manage the fourth wave.

“To protect the rest of our citizens from this irresponsible behaviour, the Lagos State Government is taking some decisive actions. We have started contacting all those that have not done their Day two and Day seven tests by text messages. These messages are not a scam. We advise that if you receive such a message please respond and present yourselves before the mobile court to explain why you did not do the Day two or Day seven PCR tests as required. If we are unable to reach you by SMS, it implies that you have given us false information on your data forms, this in itself is also an offense.

“If we cannot reach you or you fail to present to a mobile court, your passport details will be forwarded to the Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 and the Immigration Department who will in turn deactivate the passport of such persons for a year. And this basically means that they will not be able to travel out of the country for a period of one year”.

The Commissioner noted that the State government will not fold its arms and watch the irresponsible actions of some citizens erode the success recorded in the war against COVID-19 stressing that the battle against the global pandemic is a shared responsibility and the State now has elaborate laws to protect its citizens from the impacts of contagious pandemics.

Abayomi advised passengers coming into Lagos to obey and abide by the laid down protocols, noting that ignorance of the law will not be an acceptable excuse.

“It is also important to note that if you are positive on day two of entry into Lagos it may be likely that you are in possession of a fake PCR test that you used to board the inbound flight. This will also be investigated through our international networks. Fake PCR tests certificates and vaccination cards from any part of the world can be verified and will attract severe sanctions. Please do not solicit or entertain any offers to provide fake results or certificates”, he said.

Follow us on social media
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Share this:

  • Twitter
  • Facebook

Like this:

Like Loading...
Tags: Babajide Sanwo-OluCoronavirus pandemicCovid-19Covid-19 in LagosCovid-19 in NigeriaCovid-19 protocolsCovid-19 WorldwideLagos State Government
Previous Post

Lagos Commissions New Roads in Eti-Osa To Curb Congestion

Next Post

Lagos Defends Monthly Rent Scheme

Eucharia Egwuma

Eucharia Egwuma

Related Posts

Only Strategic Preparedness Can Save Us from Emerging Infectious Diseases – Sanwo-Olu

Fuel Subsidy: Sanwo-Olu pleads with NLC over planned strike 

by Idonosan Debe
June 5, 2023
0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pleaded with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to embark on its proposed nationwide...

Covid-19: Blood Banks Shrink in Nigeria, Other African Countries

LASG targets 200,000 units of Donated Blood

by Segun Adewunmi
June 5, 2023
0

The Lagos State Government has revealed plans to increase its total number of donated blood which is presently at over...

Next Post
Buhari Visits Lagos Today

Lagos Defends Monthly Rent Scheme

Please login to join discussion

Recommended

Sanwo-Olu commissions Regional Road for traffic decongestion

Lagos Vows To Repair Bad Roads

3 years ago
Trapped Mexico miners: Setback as water levels rise

Trapped Mexico miners: Setback as water levels rise

10 months ago

Popular News

    Newsletter

    Connect with us

    Tags

    #EndSARS 2023 Elections 2023 polls 2023 Presidency Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) ACCIDENT Africa All progressives Congress APC Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Babajide Sanwo-Olu Bitcoin CBN Central Bank of NIgeria Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) China Coronavirus pandemic Covid-19 Covid-19 in Lagos Covid-19 in Nigeria Covid-19 Vaccine Cryptocurrency Donald Trump Drug Trafficking EFCC Federal Government Federal Government of Nigeria Fraud Gov. Sanwo-Olu Insecurity Lagos-Ibadan expressway Lagos state Lagos State Government Lagos State Police command Muhammadu Buhari Murder Naira NDLEA New naira notes Nigeria Rape Strike action UK United states US

    News

    • Business
    • National
    • Politics
    • Tech

    Opinion

    • Editorials
    • Today’s Opinion
    • Letters
    • Sunday Review
    • Advertise
    • Opinion
    • Features & Interviews
    • Investigation
    • Contact

    © 2020 The Lagos Today - Nkali.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Home
    • News
      • Lagos News
      • National News
      • World News
    • Entertainment
    • Opinion
    • Business
    • Features & Interviews
    • Best Of Lagos
    • Things To Do

    © 2020 The Lagos Today - Nkali.

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Create New Account!

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    %d bloggers like this: