Many governments have implemented social distancing and quarantine. These best practices help to provide entertainment and distraction while complying with the imposed measures.
Tallinn librarians read to children over the phone during lockdown
The librarians from Tallinn Central Library read books to children over the phone, Skype or Facebook until the government-imposed isolation ends.
Online socialising in quarantine
A digital platform makes it possible to schedule online activities and virtual meet-ups.
Judo athletes practice online
The Austrian Judo Association organised a video camp for young athletes to “meet” and “train” with professional players.
Digital workshops help children to stay in touch with each other
A project started by the Emilia Romagna region helps children to maintain relationships with each other and strengthens their imagination skills.
Discovering a whole country from home
An online platform lets people experience their country and learn new skills for free while staying home.
British museum publishes collection online
The redeveloped online collection gives access to the museum’s historical objects in high definition.
Setting up a situation centre to develop new childcare offers for the summer of 2020
The city of Essen set up a “Situation Centre Summer Holidays” with the aim to develop childcare, leisure activities and education for Essen’s children and young people for the 2020 summer holidays.
Public broadcasting corporation supports education efforts
The Austrian public broadcasting corporation ORF decided to broadcast news, a broad set of documentaries and several tutorials for a young target audience who can currently not attend school due to COVID-19.
Displaying opportunities for digital cultural enjoyment
A knowledge base provides the citizens of Linz with an overview of all opportunities for enjoying cultural offers online.
science-backed practices that improve wellbeing during Covid-19
In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Greater Good Science Center provides science-backed practices, resources, and articles for more wellbeing, connection, and resilience.
Parliament provides virtual tours
Since the Austrian parliament building is closed to visitors due to Covid-19 social distancing measures, it offers virtual tours live via YouTube.
A French culture magazine makes its online content available for free
To continue to provide its readers with the latest news on culture and theatre, the French magazine LASCENE makes its articles available online free of charge.