Following the current increase in the spread of COVID-19 in the country, many employers are getting all their employees tested so that they can curb on the spread of the virus amongst their staff.
Stanbic Bank Uganda has today confirmed that one of their staff tested positive for COVID-19.
According to the released statement, an employee at their William Street branch has tested positive and is currently undergoing treatment.
“All exposed colleagues in the branch are undergoing tests and have been self-quarantined for 14 day,” reads the statement.
While contact tracing and testing is underway, management said the branch has been temporarily closed to avoid any possible further spread of infection.
“We will be reopened once we have performed enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols in accordance with standard operating procedures,” the statement further reads.
“Where customers may be inconvenienced, we encourage you to utilize our digital platforms including internet banking and our banking app where possible,” said the management.
To access banking services within the area, the public have been advised to visit the Stanbic bank branches at Nakivubo, Plot 31 William Street Kampala, Aponye, Plot 8 Burton Street, Kampala.
Stanbic Bank now joins Ministry of Finance, UEGCL, Toyota, UNRA, NBS, NTV, BBS, New Vision among many other institutions whose staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in Uganda.
