• About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Niger Delta Today
Advertisement
  • Home
  • Niger Delta
    • Abia State
    • Akwa Ibom
    • Bayelsa State
    • Cross River
    • Delta
    • Edo
    • Imo
    • Ondo
    • Rivers
  • National News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Niger Delta
    • Abia State
    • Akwa Ibom
    • Bayelsa State
    • Cross River
    • Delta
    • Edo
    • Imo
    • Ondo
    • Rivers
  • National News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
Niger Delta Today
No Result
View All Result

Anxiety As Chevron Debunks Alleged Case Of Coronavirus In Escravos Facility

by Niger Delta Today
March 20, 2020
in National News
0
ADVERTISEMENT

By Ovie Okpare

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) on Friday debunked social media reports that a suspected case of Coronavirus otherwise known as COVD19 has been recorded in its Escravos facility in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.

The multinational oil company, however, confirmed 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.

In a statement issued on Friday by its General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, said it was untrue for anyone to speculate that one of its staff had contracted the infection.

Recommended For You

Bayelsa Oil Spill Not From Chevron Facilities – CNL’s Spokesman

Buhari Approves Posting For Nigerian Envoys, Sends Ex-Delta Commissioner To Thailand

COVID-19: We Could Be Heading For Catastrophe With School Resumption If… – Group

Why Schools Should Not Reopen Now – House Of Reps

NIGER DELTA TODAY Online learnt on Friday morning that there was panic among staff of CNL at its Escravos operation following an alleged suspected case of an outbreak of Coronavirus.

ALSO READ: Uwheru: URS Members Visit Graveyard Of Slain Victims Of Herdsmen’s Attacks In Delta

The situation, according to sources, created anxiety leading to temporary shutting down of operations.

ADVERTISEMENT

But Brikinn in the statement said CNL was taking all precautions to safeguard the health of employees in line with the directive of the World Health Organisation and other health institutions in the country.

The statement read, “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 andtheirfamily members, and we are taking precautionary measures to reduce the risk of exposure.”

ADVERTISEMENT

It explained that CNL is actively responding to the outbreak of the disease and is taking preventive meansures through daily temperature checks, issuance of travel advisory to its staff and other stakeholders doing business with the company.

YOU MAY ALSO READ: Coronavirus: Okowa May Shutdown Schools In Delta Today

“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”, the statement added.

He, however, added that advisory on simple personal hygiene measures, like regular washing of hands, covering cough and sneezes, are shared with the CNL workforce as safeguards for protecting themselves and their families in these times.

Tags: Chevron Nigeria LimitedCNLCoronavirusDelta State
Previous Post

Uwheru: URS Members Visit Graveyard Of Slain Victims Of Herdsmen’s Attacks In Delta

Next Post

COVID-19: NMA Directs Doctors To Suspend Strike

Related Posts

National News

Ondo Forest Reserve: Ondo Slams Garba Shehu, Says Buhari’s Spokesman Supporting Criminal Herdsmen

January 20, 2021
Garba Shehu
National News

Ondo Forest Reserve: FG Faults Order, Asks Akeredolu To Continue To Dialogue With Herdsmen

January 20, 2021
National News

Pope Appoints Bishop Kukah Into Top Vatican Job

January 19, 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari
National News

Buhari Okays Nuhu Fikpo’s Nomination As Acting DG Of NDE

January 18, 2021
National News

Bayelsa Oil Spill Not From Chevron Facilities – CNL’s Spokesman

January 19, 2021
Oma Djebah
Featured

Buhari Approves Posting For Nigerian Envoys, Sends Ex-Delta Commissioner To Thailand

January 18, 2021

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

LATEST

President Trump Grants “Lil Wayne”, 142 Others Pardon (See Full Names)

January 20, 2021

Alleged Abuse Of Office: Ijaw Group Cautions IYC Spokesman

January 20, 2021
Ajitwewunmeshe Emmah

One Feared Dead, Many Injured As Masquerade Groups Clash In Edo

January 20, 2021

Ondo Forest Reserve: Ondo Slams Garba Shehu, Says Buhari’s Spokesman Supporting Criminal Herdsmen

January 20, 2021
Garba Shehu

Ondo Forest Reserve: FG Faults Order, Asks Akeredolu To Continue To Dialogue With Herdsmen

January 20, 2021

POPULAR POSTS

  • IGP Adamu Mohammed

    IGP Redeploys Frank Mba, 20 Other Police Commissioners

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Buhari Approves Posting For Nigerian Envoys, Sends Ex-Delta Commissioner To Thailand

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Pope Appoints Bishop Kukah Into Top Vatican Job

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Delta Cancels Transfer Of 4,500 Secondary School Teachers As Schools Resume Tomorrow

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Obaseki Submitted Two Different UI Certificates To INEC, Forensic Expert Testifies At Edo Tribunal

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Why Schools Should Not Reopen Now – House Of Reps

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Gunmen Storm Delta Community, Abduct Bank Manager’s Husband

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • How Tony Elumelu’s Coy Acquired Shell, Total, ENI Stakes In Niger Delta Oil Block For $1.1bn

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • PHOTOS: Mob Set Car Ablaze After Crushing Six Children To Death In Edo

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Drama As APC Disowns Dogara, Says Former Reps Speaker Hasn’t Joined Party

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy

© 2019 NIGER DELTA TODAY - Published By NDT Associates Ltd.

No Result
View All Result
  • Niger Delta Today
  • Niger Delta
    • Abia State
    • Akwa Ibom
    • Bayelsa State
    • Cross River
    • Delta
    • Edo
    • Imo
    • Ondo
    • Rivers
  • National News
  • World News
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Tech
  • Social Media
  • Niger Delta Today TV

© 2019 NIGER DELTA TODAY - Published By NDT Associates Ltd.