In response to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Manheim is requesting that employees avoid international business travel through the end of the month, while limiting domestic business travel and large group meetings in the same time frame.

That’s according to a statement provided by the auction company on Friday, which said Manheim is activating its Business Continuity Plan for pandemic situations.

Manheim is also asking team members to undergo a 14-day home quarantine if they have been to Level 3 countries or been in close contact with someone who has done so, per Center for Disease Control suggestions.

“At Manheim, the health and safety of our team members, clients, partners and guests is our top priority,” Manheim president Grace Huang and Patrick Brennan, senior vice president of Manheim Marketplace, said in a statement.

“With locations across the country, we continually plan for situations that have the potential to impact our operations such as hurricanes, winter storms and more. I want to take some time to assure our team members, clients and those in our local communities that our team is prepared to address COVID-19 developments,” they said.

“Working closely with Cox, our parent company, we are taking multiple steps to maintain services provided to clients while ensuring the safety of those within our business reach. We are in close contact with government and health officials as this situation evolves.”

Manheim is taking additional steps to limit COVID-19 exposure, including “protocols that activate closures, deep cleanings and appropriate quarantine procedures should the need arise.”

Food service will temporarily stop at Manheim auction lanes and lots and cleaning crew hours will be extended.

Manheim is also encouraging those who prefer not to attend sales in person to use the company’s digital channels.

“We recognize manufacturers, auto dealers, partners and other organizations rely on Manheim services to operate. As a result, we have activated our Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for pandemic situations,” Huang and Brennan said.

“The plan’s purpose is to ensure the continuation of services and to establish ongoing communications between key stakeholders as circumstances evolve,” they said. “As part of our BCP, we are in contact with critical third-parties to verify their ability to provide continued support. Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your Manheim representative.”

This follows similar news from ADESA parent comapny KAR Global, which announced a precautionary measure Tuesday,  restricing air travel for its employees through March 31.

In a news release, KAR stressed that this temporary measure is a proactive one, and “not in response to any heightened or specific threat of exposure or spread of e virus across its 200 operating locations and communities.”

As part of the restriction, KAR has decided not to participate in a few upcoming industry events and has cancelled in-person customer events and meetings where air travel is needed.

However, the company emphasized that its operating locations will remain open. That includes its 75 auto auctions, which continue to host sales as scheduled. KAR’s online and mobile marketplaces will also remain open.

“Safety is always one of KAR Global’s highest priorities, and this includes protecting the health and wellbeing of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work,” KAR chairman and chief executive Jim Hallett said in a news release.

“While reports on the extent of the outbreak and the severity of infection have been inconsistent, there is no question the virus is capable of impacting large populations and geographies,” Hallett said. “We’re committed to doing whatever we can to help reduce the risk of exposure and any further spread of this virus.”