Engro has shut down its offices in the in Dolmen Mall – Harbour Front building today as one of its employee was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.

Engro Corporation has issued a statement which states that at 01:00 pm on Tuesday, an employee of Engro who worked at the eighth floor office of the building was diagnosed with the coronavirus.

The statement further said that the employee diagnosed with the virus was last in the office for a few hours on Friday, March 6, 2020. Engro said it had decided to close its offices for three days “on medical advice from our doctor and in consultation with relevant experts”.

“Only as a precautionary measure, all Engro offices at The Harbour Front Building shall remain closed over the next three days. with business to resume on Monday. March 16, 2020,” read the statement.

The organization told its employees to work from home for the next three days and stated that upon their return, will be screened for the novel infection.

Our doctor advises that all employees monitor their health over the next two weeks and, should any flu-like symptoms be felt or observed. They should consult their doctors for medical advice,”