The federal government has disclosed measures in place to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus into the country.

Minister of Health, OSAGIE EHANIRE while speaking on the issue in Abuja also said at least 41 people have died of Lassa fever in parts of the country since the beginning of 2020.

Giving an update on the raging outbreak of the disease, he revealed that at least two health professionals were among the 41 deaths recorded.

EHANIRE added that there were at least 258 confirmed cases recorded across 19 states in the country.

He urged Nigerians in various parts of the country to practice good hygiene and protect their foods from rat contamination.

The Minister also spoke about the outbreak of coronavirus reported in China, Germany, the United States, as well as two African countries.