A staffer at Sahama Assurance, a member of Sanlam Group of companies has tested positive for COVID-19., according to an internal memo seen by kenyanbulletin.com.
“This is to bring to your attention that one of our colleagues at the Head Office, Ecobank Towers has tested positive for of Covid-19. He was not showing any symptoms of the disease and he underwent testing after relatives he had come veto contact troth tested positive His immediate family has also been tested and thankfully they’ve all tested negative”, the memo said in part.
The memo which was signed by the firm’s Managing Director Lydia Kibaara – Nzioki, the firm will be make a list of staff members who have had contact with the infected member so as to take them for tests.
Kenya has confirmed 326 coronavirus infections since the first one in March. Over 80 patients have recovered, 14 have died.
The country is now grappling with conducting tests.
The Nairobi Hospital and Lancet Labs East Africa offer the tests beyond the reach of many at over Ksh10,000 (USD100) per person.
Below is the full statement from Saham Assurance
This is to bring to your attention that one of our colleagues at the Head Office, Ecobank Towers has tested positive for of Covid-19. He was not showing any symptoms of the disease and he underwent testing after relatives he had come veto contact troth tested positive His immediate family has also been tested and thankfully they’ve all tested negative.
We wish him Quick recovery and offer our support to him and his family as he recuperates.
As you are aware, we had already put in place preventative measures within our offices by prompting staff to take paid live, enabling critical resources to work from home, social distancing, provision of face masks and hand sanitizers among others. This was to limit the spread of the disease in the event a staff member got infected as it has happened.
The above notwithstanding we an coming up with a list of the staff members who may have been on contact with the infected staff and ensuring they go for testing.
We shall keep updating you on any other developments.
In case of any queries or any clarification. kindly get in touch with my office.
