Coronavirus: We are looking for 6,000 people – NCDC

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says it is trying to identify 6,000 people who have had close contact with coronavirus cases.

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Director-General of NCDC, disclosed this on Monday when he appeared on Channels Television. Nigeria,

Africa’s most populous nation, currently has over 110 cases.

Ihekweazu said the numbers are expected to keep rising, but assured that the NCDC was on top of the situation.

“We expect cases of COVID19 to rise as we improve the capacity to detect and test. Our laboratories are activated to function 24/7. 

“We appeal to Nigerians to work with us in compliance with the measures instituted by the President,” he said.