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 recommendation did Google make for its North America based staff regarding work arrangements?

Which other tech companies, besides Google, have asked their employees to work remotely?

What measures did Google announce for its temporary staff and vendors in relation to sick leave?

What was the status of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in the US as of Wednesday?

What declaration did the World Health Organization make regarding the coronavirus outbreak?