According to The Nation, oil giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the three-way partnership between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and CNL, has cleared the air over speculations {that a} international worker contracted the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) an infection.
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In a statement by CNL’s General Manager, Policy, Government, and Public Affairs, Esimaje Brikinn, the agency defined that one worker, an expatriate, who demonstrated flu-like signs at its Escravos base in Warri South-West council space of Delta state, examined destructive to the virus.
He added that the corporate is taking precautions that can guarantee the security of its employees and their households because it displays the worldwide pandemic.
“Chevron continues to monitor the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world and has been utilizing the guidance of international and local health authorities. We are regularly updating our workforce and will continue to adjust plans as appropriate as we receive more information.
“Our top priority is to ensure the health and safety of our workforce and their family members, and we are taking precautionary measures to reduce the risk of exposure.
“CNL confirms that one of its employees, an expatriate in the company’s Escravos operation, who was recently monitored over flu-like symptoms, has tested negative to the Coronavirus.
“Chevron is actively responding to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak. Some of the preventive measures in CNL include daily temperature screening at the entry points to our offices and field locations, issuance of travel advisory to guide all rotational/business and personal travels, pre-embarkation screening, more utilization of non-face to face meeting tools and minimizing inviting external parties to CNL’s office,” Esimaje defined.
He additionally famous that its workforce are repeatedly suggested on easy, private hygiene measures, like frequent washing of palms, overlaying cough, and sneezes, in a bid to guard each other.
