The House is preparing to allow staff to telework as concerns grow over the global coronavirus outbreak.

According to a memo sent to all House offices and obtained by Fox News, the House Administration Committee is preparing for scenarios to allow staff to work remotely “in light of the unique and unusual circumstances presented by the coronavirus.”

The memo also indicated that offices may spend unused funds to purchase telework equipment and that the House will establish a center to help support infrastructure for remote work.

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“This will provide the opportunity for staff to receive technical assistance they may need to be prepared to work remotely,” the memo says. “Training will also be provided on how to remotely connect and access your office data and resources.”

The memo came after the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) said Friday that two people who attended its conference this week have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Several high-profile lawmakers attended the conference, including Vice President Pence, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell focuses on confirming judicial nominees with COVID-19 talks stalled McConnell accuses Democrats of sowing division by 'downplaying progress' on election security Warren, Schumer introduce plan for next president to cancel ,000 in student debt MORE (R-Ky.), Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Kevin Owen McCarthyTrump's sharp words put CDC director on hot seat House GOP leader says he trusts Trump over CDC director on vaccine timing The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by The Air Line Pilots Association - Trump contradicts CDC director on vaccine, masks MORE (R-Calif.).

There have been 328 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S. thus far.