Coronavirus Outbreak in China Forces White Collar Class to Work From Home

Coronavirus Outbreak in China Forces White Collar Class to Work From Home
A food delivery worker rides his bike amid snow at a residential compound, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Beijing, China on Feb. 6, 2020. Reuters
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SHANGHAI—In a nation unaccustomed to widespread working from home, China’s coronavirus outbreak is forcing millions of white-collar workers to get used to business outside the office.

With millions of companies keeping staff away to curb contagion, demand is surging for chat apps that employees are adjusting to use from living rooms, kitchens and home offices.