SINGAPORE: Singapore's biggest bank DBS evacuated 300 staff from its head office on Wednesday (Feb 12) as a precautionary measure following a confirmed coronavirus case at the lender, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. Singapore has reported 47 coronavirus cases, one of the highest tallies outside China, including mounting evidence of local transmission. "DBS confirms today that one employee has been infected with the novel coronavirus," the bank said in a statement. It said an employee was tested on Feb 11 and the bank was informed of the confirmation on Wednesday morning. Long lines had formed this week to enter some offices in Singapore's financial district as employers started screening workers for temperature.

Source: The Star February 12, 2020 09:22 UTC