- Told to self-isolate
… After one tested positive
First Bank of Nigeria has announced that one of its staffers at its Marina branch, Lagos office, tested positive for COVID-19.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday.
The bank said all staff of the branch have been asked to commence self-isolation, and get tested.
The company explained that the branch and its entire vicinity have been thoroughly disinfected.
“We have just confirmed that one of our staff working in FirstBank, Marina branch has tested positive to COVID-19 on 15 June 2020,” it said.
The statement said in line with the bank’s COVID-19 emergency response plan, we have immediately activated our established incident management protocols.”
It noted that these include asking all staff of the branch to go on self-isolation and get tested.
First Bank said it “swung to action and have thoroughly disinfected the branch and the entire vicinity overnight”.
Reiterating its commitment to the safety of its staff, customers and host communities, First Bank announced that a fresh team has been deployed to the branch with brand new personal protection kits and equipment.
It added that staff of the branch, whose tests are ongoing now, will not be returning to work until they are medically certified.
“The impact of COVID-19 has become the new norm and as we learn to live and deal with it.
“Swift, effective and decisive response in dealing with the challenges as they arise to ensure minimal disruption to service is critical as our new reality”, it added.