Many governments have implemented social distancing and quarantine. These best practices help to provide entertainment and distraction while complying with the imposed measures.
Guided online exhibition tour
A virtual version of a photography exhibition combines a guided tour with artist interviews and workshops for children.
Giving public space to bars and cafes
To support local businesses, the city of Vilnius allocates public space to bars and cafés so they can operate despite physical distancing rules.
Daily challenges for children
A WhatsApp channel helps parents in a neighborhood to exchange ideas for new activities with their children.
Online storytelling for young people
During the closures of libraries, a storytelling event for young people is organised online.
British museum publishes collection online
The redeveloped online collection gives access to the museum’s historical objects in high definition.
Daily sports lessons for elementary school children
In partnership with the Austrian Ministry of Education, SPORTUNION launched an online sports programme via Zoom and Facebook.
An online learning programme about technology for school children
An organisation invites children, parents, and teachers to join free technology classes.
Supporting young people in launching projects to support their region
To motivate young people to develop ideas that support their neighbourhood, city or region, “wweeddoo” called for the best ideas and offers them financial support.
Online pub quizzes
Pub quiz fans can continue their hobby online from the comfort of their home.
Enjoying live theatre via Zoom
An Oxford theatre company staged a play on Zoom and invited their audience to participate.
Virtual story time
Storytelling via videos on social media provides meaningful distraction in quarantine.
Free online state library
Access to digital library service is opened up online, to offer reading materials while closing the physical libraries.