Coronavirus: HSBC staff in London sent home after employee tests positive
- More than 100 people from research department told to work from home as bank conducts thorough cleaning of premises
- The infected worker tested positive after self-isolating on Sunday
HSBC’s London office on Thursday sent more than 100 employees home after a worker tested positive for the coronavirus, the first known case at a major company in Britain.
An employee in HSBC’s research department in the British capital self-isolated on Sunday, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The employee was later confirmed to have the coronavirus and on Thursday morning, the bank sent home more than 100 people from the research department, a bank spokeswoman said.
HSBC has told staff who came into contact with him to work from home as areas affected undergo a thorough clean.
“We have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with Covid-19. This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated,” the spokeswoman said. “All staff whose roles allow remote working have been told they can work from home if preferred.”