The Globe and Mail reports in its Wednesday, Jan. 29, edition that Canadian companies are banning travel to China and instructing staff to work from home if they have recently gone there. The Globe's Brent Jang and Joe Castaldo write that the novel coronavirus had killed at least 100 people and infected thousands of others as of Tuesday, with more than 4,600 confirmed cases in China. Graham Shantz, president of the Canada China Business Council, said Canadian corporations are postponing travel plans to China until authorities such as the World Health Organization provide signs that the virus crisis is nearing an end. Canfor has cancelled flights that had been booked in the coming weeks to China. The Vancouver-based forestry company, whose business includes lumber exports to China, said it is staying abreast of global health recommendations as it alters travel schedules and also takes precautions within British Columbia. "Employees who have recently been to China are being asked to report their travel to their supervisor and consider remote work options for approximately 14 days following their return to Canada," Canfor spokesman Michelle Ward said.