https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/03/google-tells-employees-to-work-from-home-to-prevent-coronavirus-spread/

The threat of the new coronavirus is making working from home a more and more popular option for tech companies, and yesterday Google expanded its work-from-home recommendation to all North American employees. In a memo obtained by CNN, Google's vice president of global security, Chris Rackow, said, "Out of an abundance of caution, and for the protection of Alphabet and the broader community, we now recommend you work from home if your role allows."