The Bauchi state ministry of health says case tracing of the coronavirus is still ongoing in the state.
The State commissioner for health Dr Ali Maigoro told newsmen in Bauchi that the case tracing will enable them trace those who have primary contact with confirmed cases who have tested positive of the virus.
He said the case tracing will enable them collect samples of blood for onward transmission into the National Centre for Disease control for testing.
The commissioner said so far only two cases have tested positive of the virus in Bauchi state—they were the state governor, Bala Mohammed and a close friend of his.
The second case according to the commissioner is a 62 year old man and friend of the first patient (Governor Bala Mohammed).
He said 48 samples were taken out of which two were positive, 37 negative while nine others were still waiting for results.
He said the result of the nine cases will be available later on Friday.
The commissioner assured the people of the state efforts are being intensified to strengthen the capacity of the health care workers in the state and procure more consumables.
He called on people to maintain social distancing and continue to pray for the governor and all those who tested positive of the virus.
