Aitken Spence Hotels has refuted rumours tour guide that contracted COVID19 is an employee and that the office building is on lockdown.

'Chauffer guide is not an employee of Aitken Spence. He is a freelance Italian speaking chauffeur guide. Aitken Spence is not on lockdown and business is continuing as usual.' the company said in a statement, a short while ago.

'Please refrain from sharing unchecked information as it will cause more damage.' the statement also said.