https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/17/coronavirus-facebook-to-give-1000-to-each-employee-to-help-with-virus-fallout/ > As the coronavirus has resulted in thousands of Bay Area residents having to remain at home for the foreseeable future, Facebook is giving its employees some financial help with working remotely. > Facebook confirmed Tuesday that it will give each of its employees $1,000 that they can use however they see fit, including for setting up a home office or paying for childcare. Facebook currently has approximately 45,000 employees worldwide.