Can you explain how your argument doesn't apply to local businesses as well?
And I would hope you would see the problem with telling people not to work at local businesses. Ultimately the only companies built to weather something like this is the larger multinational corporations and in times like these, it kills both startups and local businesses alike.
I don't think being multi-national confers much of an advantage considering this has spread across the globe.
Companies providing essential services (supermarkets, healthcare) will probably be fine. Otherwise having lots of cash on hand or no liabilities (rent, debt, etc).
And I would hope you would see the problem with telling people not to work at local businesses. Ultimately the only companies built to weather something like this is the larger multinational corporations and in times like these, it kills both startups and local businesses alike.