“We are asking our 5,000 employees around the globe to work from home, cancel all work travel, external conferences, and take additional preventative measures to protect themselves,” said a note from Sheryl So, a spokesperson for the company.

“Our offices and spaces will also be closed for events.

“Since our inception, Shopify has supported distributed teams who are able to work from home, or any location they choose with complete trust.

“Employees will receive a remote-first approach to communication with tools (laptops, video conferencing, cameras etc.) and best practices to ensure they remain productive and connected.