The coronavirus outbreak has upended office life in Asia, as many work from home or undergo temperature checks while others fear losing their jobs
, and the virus has spread to at least 25 other countries.
The country quarantined 13 cities total, and residents of major cities like Beijing and Shanghai stayed at home for weeks, turning urban areas intoBusinesspeople in China and throughout Asia have been forced to quickly adapt. Due to the sudden outbreak, Chinese residents were suddenly asked to work from home, leading to reports of food and supplies shortages. Meanwhile, employees stranded in different countries have feared losing their jobs.
The country initially closed stores in the Wuhan area following the Chinese New Year, and then extended the shutdown to other parts of the country. The reported that the country has acknowledged shortages of "daily necessities" in cities including Shanghai and Beijing.For those who have gone to the office, many employers began taking the temperature of everyone entering the building to screen for the virus. Coronavirus
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