Leading financial institution, Access Bank, has shut down one of its branches.
This follows the outcome of a Coronavirus test carried out on one of its customers who visited the branch last week.
The financial institution closed the doors of its Ligali Ayorinde branch on Monday, March 23.
An urgent update posted on the official Twitter handle of the bank indicated that the unnamed customer visited on Monday, March 16.
The bank urged persons who visited the branch during his visit to self-isolate themselves for 14-days while adding that its staffs who came in contact with the carrier were currently in isolation.
“We have just confirmed that an individual who visited our Ligali Ayorinde Branch on Monday, March 16, 2020, has tested positive for Coronavirus. He was symptom-free as at the time of the visit and he is currently being monitored at an Isolation Centre in Yaba.
“In line with our emergency response plan and following regulatory practices, the branch has been temporarily closed for thorough disinfection. Persons who had any contact with the concerned individual are currently in isolation.
“It is advised anyone who visited the branch in the last week should self-quarantine for a period of 14 days starting immediately. Should you feel sick or exhibit any of the Coronavirus symptoms, please contact the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) on 08009700001 or SMS
08099555577 immediately to find out what to do.
“The health of all our stakeholders remains paramount at Access Bank Plc, as we are adopting all necessary measures to ensure your safety at this time. Please be reminded that we will continue to serve you through our Alternate Delivery Channels,” it said.
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