13 Corps members currently camping at the Obubra orientation camp, in cross river state have reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus.

The Cross River State Commissioner for Health Dr. Betta Edu, who confirmed the 13 new cases on Sunday, January 24, said it was the highest cases the state has recorded so far.

The commissioner called on the federal government to aid the state in fixing its laboratories to enable community sampling and testing so as it can curb the second wave of the virus from spreading fast across the state.