Social distancing could qualify as an oxymoron in Italy, where walking arm-in-arm with friends, kissing neighbors in greeting and patting the heads of babies are part of the demonstrative culture. But the coronavirus outbreak has rapidly redefined the concept of respecting personal space for tactile Italians, as well as for South Koreans, Filipinos, Americans, Spaniards … Read more
When Kent was the Klondike of coal: This intriguing slice of social history, filled with personal testimony from ex-miners and their families, is a well-written reminder Author Peter Williams explores the history industrial heartland the Kent Coalfield Miners arrived from all over Britain to work but weren’t greeted with enthusiasm The Kent Coalfield flourished through WWII but … Read more
Social distancing of the entire US population, isolation of anyone infected with coronavirus and quarantines for their household members may be the only way to stem the pandemic – and these measures may need to be in place for 18 months, a new study suggests. Researchers at Imperial College London say that if the whole … Read more
Major tech companies including Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Twitter have issued a joint statement on their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, which has killed over 7,100 people.
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Thousands of thoughtful Brits have taken to social media to offer help to vulnerable neighbours during the coronavirus outbreak – as authorities warn anyone feeling unwell should avoid older people. Offers of help poured in on social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Reddit amid fears for the frail and elderly, who are at greatest risk of … Read more
Ayda Field says she’s social distancing from husband Robbie Williams after his Australia trip… as she shares clip of him in the grounds of their LA mansion By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 09:04 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 09:06 GMT, 16 March 2020 Ayda Field has revealed she is social distancing from her … Read more
Grammy winner Ariana Grande took to social media on Sunday to blast her younger fans for not social distancing during the global coronavirus pandemic. ‘I keep hearing from a surprising amount of people statements like – “This isn’t a big deal”https://www.dailymail.co.uk/”We’ll be fine”https://www.dailymail.co.uk/”We still have to go about our lives” – and it’s really blowing … Read more
Victoria Police’s head of reactive online communications details how his team delivered real-time emergency services through social listening. On November 9, 2018, Australia was rocked by an act of violence on a busy street in Melbourne. As the incident played out through live-streams on phones, computers, and televisions across the country, it became known as … Read more