Four persons in Gombe state have been placed on mandatory self-isolation following contact with a confirmed case.

Samples of the individuals have been taken for tests as hospitals in the northeast initiate emergency measures to prepare against an outbreak.

Twenty-seven samples have also been taken in Bauchi state.

Emergency coordination centers are being launched by state governments across the region.

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Gombe has gone further to activate emergency teams in each local government area of the state.

There is a frantic race to get more isolation centers ready before an outbreak.

States are also stockpiling medication and protective gear.