Residents in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, have destroyed a coronavirus testing centre over fears it would pose a contagion risk for the people living nearby.

Videos show the building, which was still under conduction, being demolished by people shouting, “We don’t want it”.

An official from the health ministry said the site was never meant for the treatment of patients but only for testing.

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Judging by official figures, the country has so far not seen a widespread outbreak. Just over 260 infections and three deaths have been confirmed.

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Abidjan has already been placed under quarantine and a nationwide overnight curfew is in force. Schools, churches and all non-essential shops have been closed.

BBC