Covid 19 : Access bank shuts down branch in Yenegoa to avoid spread of disease
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By Yinka Adewusi
A Yenegoa branch of Nigeeia’s leading retail bank, Access bank has been shut down to avoid the spread of Covid 19 .
In a statement released by the bank’s Head Media Relations Abdul Imoyo , the decision to shut down the branch was in line with the guidelines provided by Nigeria Centre for Disease control ( NCDC).
“We have just confirmed that one of our employees working in Access Bank, Yenagoa Branch of Bayelsa State has tested positive for COVID-19. The infected employee is currently being treated after only displaying mild symptoms.
In line with our COVID-19 business continuity plan, we immediately activated our established incident management protocols. These include asking all staff of the branch to go on self-isolation and get tested while the branch and surrounding area undergoes a decontamination protocol.
To ensure the safety of our customers, staff and community, we have notified customers who visited the branch to contact the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and self-isolate.
Customers of the affected branch can continue to carry out transactions using our alternative banking channels – *901# and AccessMore. Should you have any issues, please call our Contact Center or visit any of our other branches close to you.” the statement reads