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Video games: How to get started while staying at home, social distancing amid coronavirus

With many people practicing social distancing and self-isolation in response to the coronavirus epidemic, now is an ideal time to try video games.

      




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Video games can be a healthy social pastime during coronavirus pandemic

At the behest of the World Health Organization, video game companies are promoting hand washing, physical distancing during the coronavirus crisis.

      




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Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig star in social distance soap opera with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show

The 'Saturday Night Live' alumni virtually reunited on Fallon's chat show




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Dara O'Briain mocks social distancing measures on One Show: 'This is extreme'

Comedian was sat on a stool at the other side of the studio to his hosts




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Gavin and Stacey's Nessa on social distancing: 'Just because you don't feel ill don't mean you're not infectious, you could be riddled'

'Oh, what's occurring? Not a lot other than a global pandemic'




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Gogglebox's Malone family defend themselves from viewer complaints over social distancing

Many are confused as to how show can continue despite lockdown




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'Get back in your own area': Holly Willoughby forgets about social distancing on This Morning

Presenter said she was 'genuinely sorry' for blunder





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Lord Sugar slammed for sharing coronavirus conspiracy theory on social media

Lord Sugar has been criticised for sharing a conspiracy theory on social media which stated that Covid-19 was man-made.




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Apple to reopen stores in four states with COVID-19 face masks, temperature checks and social distancing

Apple will reopen stores in four states next week with precautions such as temperature checks, face masks and social distancing.

      




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Tinto: new social app uses AI to match up like-minded mums for support

Tinto wants to help mums dealing with post-natal depression and loneliness in Covid-19 and beyond




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Forget Zoom and Houseparty, Kast is the OG social distancing app to know

Want to watch Netflix with your friends or have a virtual date? Kast is here to help




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Mercury rising: the astrology social media accounts to follow in the lockdown

The lockdown has us turning to the stars for guidance




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Peloton adds new social feature to connect members in quarantine

Make friends while you spin




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WeFarm: the social network keeping farmers connected and providing support through coronavirus

With over two million farmers on the platform, WeFarm has an essential place in the food supply chain




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Untangle: the social network app helping people cope with grief

People don't talk enough about death and Untangle wants to change that




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How to get started on TikTok — an adult's guide to the viral social app

In lockdown, the grown-ups are taking over the social media playground




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Peanut raises £9.6 million to fund its mission to become the leading social network for women

The app now counts 1.6 million users




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What is OnlyFans? The NSFW social network shouted out by Beyoncé

OnlyFans recently received a nice bout of publicity thanks to Beyoncé




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Social distancing: What are the rules and how might they change?




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Social distancing: What are the rules and how might they change?




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Arsenal stars pictured back in training but observing social distancing at London Colney

Arsenal players have returned to training at their London Colney base today as Mikel Arteta's squad observe strict social distancing guidelines.




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Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou suspended by Hertha Berlin after video flouting social distancing rules

Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has been suspended by Hertha Berlin after appearing to intentionally flout social distancing rules live on social media.




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Black and Latino New Yorkers get vast majority of social distancing summonses




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How car-free streets can help with social distancing

Coronavirus is exposing our lack of walking space.




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'Meanwhile use' properties offer potential as a short-term solution to social housing needs

A vacant Sydney nursing home awaiting redevelopment has been lent to a women's shelter as transitional housing, with the concept of 'meanwhile use' housing acclaimed by experts.



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Police Data Reveals Stark Racial Discrepancies in Social Distancing Enforcement Across New York City

'I want to see every community treated fairly,' NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says




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Atlanta Shoppers Ignore Social Distancing To Buy New Jordans



The line reached all the way outside the mall.




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NYPD Caught Punching Man For Violating Social Distance Order



The enforcement was meant to protect from coronavirus spread




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White House Apparently Not Following Social Distancing Rules



Trump Administration not sticking to its own order.




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Social distancing is going to be a challenge: Sayantani Ghosh




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Capitals cut ties with Brendan Leipsic after leak of disparaging and misogynistic social media comments


The former Leafs forward commented on the physical appearances of Vancouver forward Tanner Pearson’s wife and Edmonton captain Connor McDavid’s girlfriend. He also called Capitals linemates Garnet Hathaway and Nick Dowd losers.




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'Please disregard, vote for Bernie': Inside Bloomberg's paid social media army

Mike Bloomberg has hired hundreds of paid "digital organizers" to boost his presidential bid on social media. A look inside the operation reveals potential downsides to this approach.




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Tennis player Kristie Ahn delivering aces on social media during pandemic

Kristie Ahn, the 96th-ranked player on the WTA Tour, has brought much-needed comic relief to the tennis world with videos she's posted on TikTok and Instagram.




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Bucks investigating the reported hacking of Giannis Antetokounmpo's social media accounts

Giannis Antetokounmpo's agent said the social media accounts of the Milwaukee Bucks star were hacked and that he did not write the inappropriate messages that appeared there Thursday.




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GW survey evaluates influence of social media in attracting patients

A recent survey from the George Washington University suggests that patients do not take social media into consideration when looking for a dermatologist and recommend that practitioners should use social media as a tool in engaging and educating patients.




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Social distancing, hand washing are fantasy concepts in Europe's squalid migrant camps

A growing chorus of aid workers is warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe if coronavirus sweeps into makeshift refugee cities.




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Please Explain podcast: social distancing and the police

Michaela Whitbourn joins Tory Maguire to discuss the enforcement of social distancing restrictions.




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Please Explain podcast: social distancing and the police

Michaela Whitbourn joins Tory Maguire to discuss the enforcement of social distancing restrictions.




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False arson claims spread on social media amid Australian bushfire crisis

Social media experts have warned of a "disinformation campaign" aimed at creating a false narrative of arson being solely responsible for the Australian bushfire emergency.




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South Australia set to reopen as authorities relax social distancing

SA's Premier announces a sweeping repeal of many of the state's current coronavirus restrictions, with outdoor dining at restaurants and cafes to resume from Monday — but caps on gatherings will remain.




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Please Explain podcast: social distancing and the police

Michaela Whitbourn joins Tory Maguire to discuss the enforcement of social distancing restrictions.




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Sex and social distancing: How to up your sexting game


Don’t know how to start or what’s appropriate? A sex educator has some tips




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Prince William and Kate Middleton just made a big change to their social media accounts

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made a sweet update to their social media accounts on...




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Top Social Media Tips for Execs

The former Chief Digital Officer for New York City shares advice for how business leaders can best manage their personal media outlets.

Keep on reading: Top Social Media Tips for Execs




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'It was bananas': Crowds swarm to shopping centres causing alarm over lack of social distancing

Huge crowds flocked to shopping centres across Australia in a pre-Mother's Day rush which was good news for the retail industry, but set off alarm bells for a potential coronavirus spike, with one shopper describing the scenes like "swimming in a COVID soup".




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‘Not the World’s Number One’: Chinese Social Media Piles On the U.S.

The verdict is in: China has outperformed, while the once-respected American system has disastrously faltered.




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AFL a masterclass in social distance signalling — maintaining a facade of following the rules

The league, clubs and broadcasters found multiple ways to demonstrate they could stage the game without breaching all these cloying new societal protocols, writes Richard Hinds.




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AFL players apologise 'unreservedly' for night-long party against social-distancing advice

A group of North Melbourne footballers apologises for throwing a party at a Melbourne home last night, with the club saying it was "inappropriate in the current climate".




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Roger Federer gives social media tennis lesson while self-isolating during coronavirus pandemic

Professional tennis is on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, but that does not stop 20-time major singles champion Roger Federer reaching out to his legion of fans with a bit of friendly advice on how to improve their game while stuck at home.