Nintendo has announced that its American employees in the areas most affected by the new Coronavirus epidemic in the United States will be able to work from home.

In a statement, the company explained that “Nintendo of America has taken the precautionary step of allowing NOA employees in the states of California and Washington to have the opportunity to work from home.”

“The safety and well-being of our employees is our main priority. We are continuing to closely monitor the developments of COVID-19, and we share our concern and support with those affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. “

The same move was made by Microsoft and Bungie, always in relation to the affected locations where they have active offices.

The Redmond company has reported two cases of positivity to the new Coronavirus, and these measures have proven necessary to prevent further infection.

Microsoft Italia has also given the go-ahead in Italy for work from home, in particular with regard to the Rome and Milan offices.

Source | Kotaku