Be Ready To Pay Your Medical Bills, US Tells Citizens Leaving Nigeria

The United States Mission has informed citizens leaving Nigeria that the hospitals are congested due to the outbreak.

And amdist this pandemic, the two evacuation flights scheduled to depart Lagos on Friday were cancelled due to flight clearance issues in some West African states .

Report from Punch reviewed that the US nationals in Nigeria who are willing to travel back to the States would be responsible for their medical bills.

"Two flights that were scheduled to depart Lagos on Friday were cancelled due to flight clearance issues in other West African states. The U. S. government immediately took action to redress the situation and the flights have been rescheduled.

“ Potential evacuees (should) bear in mind the following considerations in determining if an evacuation flight is in the best interest of you and your family: “Healthcare systems in many localities in the United States are currently overwhelmed. If you need to seek medical care while in the United States, you will be responsible for all costs not covered by your insurance;
“ There are shortages of many basic supplies across the United States, including toilet paper and canned and frozen foods . Many stores, restaurants, and businesses are closed;

“ At this time, Nigerian airports are closed to all commercial international flights. If you evacuate to the United States, it is unlikely you will be able to return to Nigeria until the Nigerian government reopens the airports and commercial flights resume .”
The Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, stated that foreigners in Nigeria were leaving the country to use health facilities in their countries.