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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Google Staff Asked To Work From Home Today As Precaution Against Coronavirus

Thousands of staff at Google's Dublin headquarters were told to work from home today as a staff memb...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

7:13 PM - 3 Mar 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Google Staff Asked To Work From Home Today As Precaution Against Coronavirus

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

7:13 PM - 3 Mar 2020

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Thousands of staff at Google's Dublin headquarters were told to work from home today as a staff member who presented with flu-like symptoms is being tested for the coronavirus.

Samantha McCaughren, business editor with The Sunday Independent, brought us this story and more in our daily business round-up, including other coronavirus updates.

Other stories include:

  • US slashes interest rates in emergency move as coronavirus fears mount
  • Coronavirus prompts AIB to cancel London unveiling of strategic vision
  • Emirates asking staff to take a months unpaid leave due to virus
  • Cairn Homes profits rise 28%

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