Spain's Bankia sends 80 Madrid workers home after coronavirus case confirmed

Spain's state-owned Bankia sent around 80 staff from its Madrid office to work from home after one employee tested positive for coronavirus, a spokeswoman said on Friday.

"The professionals who carry out their activity in the floor where this professional works will continue their work through teleworking," the bank said in a statement. There are a total of about 1,900 people working at Bankia's Madrid headquarters, a spokeswoman said. (Reporting By Jesús Aguado Editing by Ingrid Melander)