The Senate has asked the Federal Government to restrict large gatherings in the country as a means of preventing the spread of Coronavirus.

The Upper Chamber is also calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to address the country on the measures taken to address the crisis.

The lawmakers are also seeking the creation of testing centers to be established in every state to be funded by the Federal Government.

The FG had earlier Wednesday confirmed five new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nigeria, bringing the number of cases to 8.

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire confirmed the cases during a press briefing in Abuja.

He explained that three of the victims came from the United States of America including a mother and child while two others also from the US, an American who came via the nation’s land border.