Egypt banks step up anti-virus efforts

Egypt banks step up anti-virus efforts

Egypt banks step up anti-virus efforts

Egypt banks step up anti-virus efforts

Egypt banks step up anti-virus efforts

The plan also issues strict instructions on wearing face masks in the workplace and while using the bank's buses. (AFP)

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Egypt banks step up anti-virus efforts

asures recommended by the Federation of Egyptian Banks also include a ban on face-to-face meetings.

Updated 26 November 2020

CAIRO: Up to half of bank employees in Egypt will be encouraged to work from home under guidelines to counter a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Measures recommended by the Federation of Egyptian Banks (FEB) also include a ban on face-to-face meetings.

In a letter to banks, the FEB said its guidelines were aimed at ensuring sustainable operations "in the current circumstances.“

Banks will continue to operate from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the public and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for employees.

Previous guidelines were issued by the FEB on March 30 and April 5.

The federation's latest plan includes a follow-up on alternative workplaces to allow departments to continue working in cases of forced interruption.

The plan also issues strict instructions on wearing face masks in the workplace and while using the bank's buses.

Employees also have been urged to follow precautionary measures while using