COVID-19: NCDC moves to calm public fears after new case in Cross Rivers
News COVID-19: NCDC moves to calm public fears after new case in Cross Rivers Published on April 22, 2026 By Roseline Nwosu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has moved to calm growing public concern following the confirmation of a new COVID-19 case in Cross Rivers State. DAILY POST reports that a fresh case of the disease was recorded in Cross River State on Tuesday. Reacting to the development in a statement, the agency’s Director General, Dr. Jide Idris, said, “Public health surveillance systems remain active nationwide, and we are working closely with state authorities to ensure early detection and swift response to any case.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The NCDC chief said there is no cause for alarm. “There is no cause for alarm. We are monitoring the situation closely and our response systems are active and working,” Idris added. Health officials in Cross Rivers State have also increased monitoring across health facilities and communities, while advising residents to maintain basic hygiene practices such as regular hand washing and avoiding self medication. The agency noted that COVID-19 has not been eradicated globally and occasional cases are still expected and urged Nigerians to rely only on verified health updates and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports that could cause unnecessary panic. Don't Miss BREAKING: Palm Sunday attack: Plateau Govt files charges against five suspects You may like Osun residents urged to adopt measures against COVID-19 spread COVID-19 scare in Cross River as Chinese national isolated at UCTH NCDC warns of cholera risk, other outbreaks as NiMET predicts flooding Lassa Fever: NCDC urges states to step up response as cases rise Senate committee approves N140bn budget for NCDC Lassa Fever Surge: NCDC warns health workers after 15 infections, 2 deaths