No COVID-19 outbreak in our facility

By Samson OtiLagos-based laboratory, WellMed Healthcare Limited, has refuted media reports that five of its workers tested positive for COVID-19.The reports, it said, were attempted to tarnish its image as one of the facilities accredited for coronavirus test based on its sterling records, top diagnostic technology, exceptional technical know-how and highly skilled personnel.The firm said it takes the health and welfare of its staff as top priority, stating it has put measures in place for their safety.In a statement, WellMed said: We have constantly maintained the highest level of hygiene standard to ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff under the standard protocols set by the Health regulatory authorities.To further ensure the safety of our staff and clients, we have made adequate provision of necessary cleaning and disinfecting tools and equipment for staff and patients such as hand wash, cleaning detergents, alcohol-based disinfectants, face masks, hand sanitizers etc while also providing advanced decontamination equipment like humidifiers, atomizer and nano disinfectant sprayers for daily use.It is expedient to note that the company has expended millions of naira to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and institute other safety measure to ensure the health and environmental safety of the work environment.In rare cases of infection, the management stated, As a general rule and based on global best practice, suspected and symptomatic cases are advised to run a test and staff members who tests positive for the coronavirus are immediately placed on medical leave to quarantine for a specified number of days until the next round of routine tests are conducted.The company covers the cost of testing and also pays the staff for the number of days off work during their isolation periodWe unequivocally refute all allegations of the publication and assure the general public of the commitment of WellMed healthcare towards the health and safety of all our stakeholders.
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