The technology industry is working diligently and in a multitude of ways to support people and businesses across the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic. Tech companies are committed to sharing timely and accurate information on coronavirus with the public; taking care of their employees, partners, and local communities; reducing barriers to telework options; helping students and teachers stay connected; and providing telemedicine solutions; among other efforts.
Sharing Accurate and Timely Information with the Public
Now you can follow the coronavirus outbreak through Apple News on your iPhone, iPad or Mac | CNBC
Keeping People Safe and Informed About the Coronavirus | Facebook
Important information about listings associated with COVID-19 | eBay
Update on the steps we’re taking to respond to the coronavirus | Facebook
Worried about the coronavirus affecting your travel plans? Some credit cards may help you save on trip cancellations. | Credit Karma
Coronavirus Information, Policy and Safety Tips | Turo
Coronavirus: How we’re helping | Google
Taking Care of our People and Communities
Instacart and DoorDash now offer paid sick leave for workers diagnosed with COVID-19 | The Verge
Grubhub suspends ad commissions to help restaurants | Grain’s Chicago Business
Postmates says it will start ‘non-contact’ meal deliveries during the coronavirus outbreak | The Verge
Postmates Unveils Measures For Couriers And Merchants In Response To COVID-19 | Postmates
Cancellation Policy Update Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) | Task Rabbit
Uber to offer drivers 14 days sick leave if they fall ill with coronavirus | CNN Business
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources & Updates | Uber
Lyft’s latest info on Coronavirus | Lyft
Introducing New Guidelines and Policies to Support the Health and Safety of the Instacart Shopper Community | Instacart
Gates Foundation, other charities pledge $125 million to find coronavirus antidote | The Hill
Mark Zuckerberg’s philanthropy groups to fund coronavirus task force, seek to quadruple testing in Bay Area | The Hill
Microsoft, Amazon and others form $2.5M coronavirus response fund | GeekWire
Amazon will donate $5M to help small businesses near its headquarters mitigate coronavirus losses | Amazon
Amazon contributes $1 million to a new Seattle Foundation fund for community members affected by COVID-19 | Amazon
Microsoft will pay hourly workers regularly even if they spend less time on the clock because of coronavirus | CNBC
COVID-19 update: More ways Amazon is supporting employees and contractors | Amazon
Major employers updating sick leave policies as coronavirus cases spread | Washington Post
Big tech firms ramp up remote working orders to prevent coronavirus spread | CNN Business
Box is now letting all staff work from home to reduce coronavirus risk | TechCrunch
Cisco Employs Mandatory Work From Home Policy Due To Coronavirus | CRN
General Motors tightens travel protocols as coronavirus spreads | CNBC
Dell Technologies World 2020 Going Virtual Due To Coronavirus | CRN
SVB Coronavirus Update – March 2020 | Silicon Valley Bank
Deploying Telework Solutions
Productivity in Uncertain Times through the Elastic Digital Workplace | Accenture
Google and Microsoft are giving away enterprise conferencing tools due to coronavirus | The Verge
Box is allowing enterprise customers to add any additional users beyond their license limits | Box
COVID-19: Our Response | AT&T
Facebook is giving free Portal video chat devices to employees who request them | Facebook
Cisco Webex: Supporting customers during this unprecedented time | Cisco
Comcast Increases Access to and Speeds of Internet Essentials to Support Americans Through Coronavirus Pandemic | Comcast
Helping Students and Teachers Continue the Learning Experience
Making remote learning effective and engaging with Microsoft Education resources | Microsoft
Students Home from School? Keep Learning with ST Math! | Mind Research Institute
Helping businesses and schools stay connected in response to Coronavirus | Google
AT&T Suspends Broadband Data Caps During Coronavirus Crisis | Vice
How To Talk To Your Kids About Coronavirus & Additional Resources | WGBH
Providing Modern Telemedicine Solutions
The coronavirus (COVID-19): Stay safe. | Teladoc
Microsoft: Coronavirus Prompts Hospitals to Fast-Track Telemedicine Projects | The Wall Street Journal
Amazon Care, the company’s virtual medical clinic, is now live for Seattle employees | CNBC
What We’re Saying
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TechNet In The News This Week
White House Talks Coronavirus with Tech Giants | Multichannel News
White House seeks the aid of tech titans to combat coronavirus and misinformation | GeekWire
TechNet weighs in on EARN IT Act | Axios Login
TechNet comes out against trans athletes bill | Post Register