coronavirus Major Tech Giants Send Seattle Employees Home Amid Coronavirus Spread Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft instruct Seattle-area staff to work remotely after confirmed cases among their workers. The broader business world also restricts travel and cancels large events to slow the outbreak.
zoom Zoom Surpasses Earnings Expectations Amid Coronavirus-Driven Remote Work Surge Zoom reports impressive fourth-quarter earnings and strong forward guidance as demand for remote work tools skyrocket during the coronavirus outbreak. Despite beating analyst estimates, the company's stock initially drops in after-hours trading.
microsoft Microsoft Mandates Remote Work for Puget Sound and Bay Area Employees Microsoft instructs employees in its headquarters region and the Bay Area to work from home through late March to minimize coronavirus exposure. The company also cancels non-essential business travel and advises vulnerable on-site workers to stay home.
amazon Amazon Confirms First US Coronavirus Case in Seattle Headquarters Amazon notifies employees of its first confirmed US coronavirus case at its Seattle office, prompting new travel restrictions and virtual interviews as the city battles a major outbreak.