Remote work models, from conference calls to online training, are quickly taking hold in China as a growing number of companies encourage temporary home-based work to contain the novel coronavirus.

On 6 February, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom conveyed through Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, to Chinese Ambassador Liu Xiaoming her sympathy and blessings for China in the fight against the novel coronavirus outbreak. At an evening reception held at the Ambassador’s residence, Prince Andrew said the Queen is very concerned about the outbreak; she understands that the fight against it is now at a crucial stage, expresses sincere sympathy to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people, and prays for the speedy control and victory over the virus.