Coronavirus ends the open plan office?

An empty office space is seen during the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease in Washington, U.S., April 29, 2020. - Reuters

One-way corridors, buffer zones around desks, and clear plastic screens to guard against colleagues' coughs and sneezes may become office standards after coronavirus stay-at-home orders are lifted, say occupational experts.

Government-mandated lockdown orders to contain the global pandemic have radically changed how and where people work, with millions switching from office to the dining room and meetings moving to videoconference.