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'We are the ones spreading the virus' - Drogba urges vigilance in the fight against coronavirus

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has pleaded with people to do all they can to stop the spread of coronavirus.

The pandemic has spread to the ex-striker’s home country of Ivory Coast, with the first case in the African nation reported on March 11, and quarantine measures being instigated on March 17.

Along with the quarantine protocols, Ivorians have been told to take social distancing measures, in line with those in place in many other countries around the world.

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Drogba, who made 105 appearances for Ivory Coast, scoring 65 goals, said that people must heed the warnings put in place as we are the ones who will spread the disease.