More than 340
American citizens left Nigeria for the United States on Saturday amid the
COVID-19 pandemic.
This was disclosed
by the US Mission in Nigeria via a tweet on Saturday.
On April 9, 2020,
997 US citizens were evacuated from the country, 850 persons were flown out
from Lagos, while 147 were evacuated from Abuja.
Also, on April 6,
2020, 376 US citizens were flown out of Lagos.
The evacuations come
amid the COVID-19 pandemic — with the US as the worst-hit country in the world.
According to the
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the US has confirmed 690,714
confirmed cases and 35,443 deaths.
“Today, over 340
Americans left Lagos for the United States on a chartered Omni Air
International flight bound for Dulles Airport, near Washington, DC. The U.S.
Mission in Nigeria wishes all aboard a smooth flight as they head home to
rejoin family & friends. Stay Safe & Healthy!” it read.
Nigeria has recorded
493 cases and 17 deaths, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control
(NCDC).
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayToday, over 340 Americans left Lagos for the United States on a chartered Omni Air International flight bound for Dulles Airport, near Washington, DC. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria wishes all aboard a smooth flight as they head home to rejoin family & friends. Stay Safe & Healthy! pic.twitter.com/vekirpCU5Z— U.S. Mission Nigeria (@USEmbassyAbuja) April 18, 2020
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