Conde Nast employees in New York urged to stay home until the end of month amid coronavirus

Conde Nast employees in New York have been urged to work from home until 31 March, amid coronavirus fears.

The news comes after an employee who works on the 29th floor went into self-isolation after being suspected of having contracted coronavirus.

Conde Nast CEO Roger Lynch emailed members of staff at their New York office, informing them that the organisation was stepping up their isolation procedures.

The organisation had previously encouraged employees to work from home, but have now advised all staff to stay away for three weeks, where possible.

In the email, tweeted out by @oliverdarcy, Mr Lynch outlined the self-isolation methods used by the employee suspected of having contracted Covid-19.

"This morning we learned that a team member in the 1WTC office has a suspected case of the coronavirus. The individual worked on the 29th floor as part of the Style division, and is currently self-isolating at home at the direction of their doctor. The person was last in the office on Friday, March 6."

Staff members will still be given the opportunity to work in the office with the CEO outlining the steps that are being taken to protect those who choose to.

"For those who must come to the office, rest assured that we are instituting additional deep cleaning and sanitising protocols."

The 29th floor, where the member of staff worked, will be closed until further notice.

The news comes days after Facebook closed their London office last week after an employee contracted Covid-19.

Mr Lynch highlighted the ever-changing nature of the situation, telling staff that more information will be sent out soon.

"As I said last night, these are unprecedented times. We will be sending out more information about effective remote work practices and appreciate everyone helping adjust so we can support one another and our audiences and partners."