The Nigerian Embassy in Mexico has shut down activities for at least the next seven days due to a fresh outbreak of COVID-19.
The Nigerian ambassador in the country, Adejare Bello, who made this announcement on Sunday said the closure of the embassy became necessary as the deadly virus has infected six staff members of the consulate.
The ambassador added that all the affected staff are currently undergoing medical care in line with COVID-19 protocols. He assured that they are in good hands with suitable medical personnel who have guaranteed him that the situation is under control.
This was also contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Ambassador on Media, Abimbola Tooki, titled, ‘Nigerian Embassy in Mexico shuts down due to fresh outbreak of COVID-19.’
The statement partly reads, “The closure of the mission is to forestall further spread of the virus.
“A total of 6.82 million cases with 328,000 deaths have so far been recorded in Mexico since the outbreak of the virus.
“Bello disclosed that appropriate quarters like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja and that of Mexico have been duly notified of this development.
“The temporary closure, according to the ambassador, will allow the Embassy to be fumigated and all other precautions put in place while the closure lasts.
“Bello also disclosed that all home-based officers and the local staff of the mission have been directed to work from home pending further directives.
“Mexico has administered at least 209 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far. Assuming every person needs two doses, that’s enough to have vaccinated about 82.2% of the country’s population.
“The temporary closure will allow the Embassy to be fumigated among other precautionary measures.”
