Nigeria on Thursday announced it would resume international flights starting Sept. 5 after shuting down flights at its five international airports on March 24 following the virus outbreak.
International Flights resume after 5 months in Nigeria
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Nigeria had previously said it would resume flights abroad anytime from Aug. 29.
Incoming passengers to the country are required to carry a document that certifies they tested negative for the virus.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country hit 53,021 last Thursday, with 40,281 recoveries and 1,010 reported deaths, according to an update by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).