Access Bank shuts down branch as customer tests positive for Coronavirus

BY OUR REPORTER

Access Bank has shut down its branch on Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, following discovery that a customer who visited the branch on Monday, March 16, 2020, has tested positive for coronavirus.

The customer, according to the bank, was symptom-free when he visited the branch.

“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,” the bank disclosed in a statement on its official twitter handle.

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Access Bank tweet:

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.#COVID19 #SafetyFirst pic.twitter.com/qfJ4wmfKgE

— Access Bank Plc (@myaccessbank) March 23, 2020