Google Asks North American Staff To Work Remotely Due To Coronavirus

Google recommends North American employees work from home until April 10th due to COVID-19. Offices remain open for essential workers. Tech companies in the Bay Area and Seattle also encourage remote work. Google ensures paid sick leave for temporary staff and vendors. As of Wednesday, over 1000 COVID-19 cases and nearly 30 deaths were reported in the US. The WHO has declared the outbreak a global pandemic.

What is the recommended action for North American employees according to the tech giant?

• Take unpaid leave

• Work from home if possible

• Relocate to another country

• Continue working from the office

Which companies have asked their employees to work remotely due to coronavirus concerns?

• Twitter, LinkedIn, and Snapchat

• Tesla, SpaceX, and Netflix

• Google, Apple, and Facebook

• Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM

What measure has Google taken for its temporary staff and vendors during the coronavirus outbreak?

• Reducing salaries

• Increasing work hours

• Offering paid sick leave

• Providing free meals

As of the latest update, how many confirmed coronavirus cases were there in the US?

• 1500

• 2000

• 1000

• 500

What has the World Health Organization declared about the coronavirus outbreak?

• A minor health issue

• A global pandemic

• A local epidemic

• A national emergency