The world is on high alert following the outbreak of the Corona Virus – COVID-19 that continues to spread at an alarming rate. The outbreak has already been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). At home, The Honourable Prime Minister has also issued several directives to curtail the spread of the disease. The banking sector, comprising of the Central Bank of Lesotho as the regulator along with FNB Lesotho, Lesotho PostBank, Nedbank Lesotho and Standard Lesotho Bank have also joined this call to alert the nation to exercise preventative measures in order to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
Current research indicates that the best form of prevention is to maintain the highest levels of personal hygiene and to avoid crowded environments. We are exploring all avenues to provide sanitisers and improve regular cleaning at all branches and ATMs nationwide. To protect yourself and others from infection, WHO recommends all people to;
