Banks convert existing infrastructure into Covid centres for employees
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HDFC Bank has converted its training centres in Pune, Bhubaneswar and Gurgaon into isolation centres to deal with Covid-19-related emergencies for employees with symptoms. The bank has also tied up with hotels across the country for rooms.
Reuters
Several banks have formed taskforces or core groups of senior bankers that are required to focus only on helping their colleagues.
Leading Indian banks have started creating health infrastructure on their premises as the second wave of the pandemic hits the sector much harder, especially affecting branch employees who have been exempted from local curbs on activities.