Business as (un)usual: Engineers under lockdown: Working in pyjamas, staying two metres away from colleagues (or constantly apologising for accidently talking over them on Zoom) and converting unloved nooks and garages into home offices has become the new normal for many people, as we adapt our work lives to cope with lockdown under Covid-19

CORONAVIRUS HAS been widely dubbed “the biggest health challenge of a generation”, as experts race to come up with solutions to stem the spread of the virus and stop the soaring number of deaths. Of course, engineers are doing their bit in a wide variety of ways, whether they are staying home to prevent the spread of the virus, or performing vital manufacturing or maintenance to keep hospitals and homes running.