Coronavirus outbreak reported in 4 bank Alflah branches in Karachi and Lahore cities,approx 24 suspected cases was reported in their branches.
After the news breaking, bank Alflah was criticized for not branch closures, branches reported in operations Mainly virus Outbreak reported in Shahdin Manzil Lahore branch and some cases in Karachi, FB area and Malir.
After getting the viral on social media and electronic media Bank Alflah cleared their position for the potential of spread of COVID-19 at their branches.
Bank Alflahstated, if any employee who has any symptoms of flue ,cough and fever is advised to go home immediately and ask for medical attention.
These standing instructions are not only for effecty it is also applied on the rest of staff , go home and make an self isolation and location is disinfected by deep cleaning with the dedicated protocols.
Same protocols was followed on Shahdin Manzil Lahore branch, an employee reported with mild flu he was sent to the home as well as other staff members, our affected employee has been submitted a test for covid 19 presence and awaiting for the test result.
Bank Alflah wish him good and speedy recovery regardless the outcome. Bank Alflah has reduced the strength of staff in and also advised for self isolation practice to minimize the exposure Shahdin Manzil Lahore branch, bank stated it is implemented on all branches across the country.
In this pandemic condition many companies are applying the minimum strength policy to resume the exposure of employees as well as the customers, Bank Alfalh is also using the same strategy to cap the issues related the COVID-19 pandemic in the Pakistan.
Bank Alflah stated they have a contingency plan, if the some of branch has reported any circumstances of the outbreak ,their alternatives work force is ready to replace the existing workforce to make a continuity and smooth operation for the rest of customers.
In this regards all employees are advised to report their branch manager if they observe any kind of symptoms immediately and the branch manager is entitled to apply the bank policy.
Bank Alfal said they are committed to serve the nation in this unprecedented and challenging conditions and urged to General public to trusting on them
