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May 3, 20201:09 pmMay 25, 2020

Hugging a tree helps people in isolation

During isolation and quarantine, many people face problems with their mental health. Research suggests ways other than interaction to deal with loneliness

Iceland’s forestry service, for instance, encourages residents to hug trees for five minutes every day to improve their wellbeing. Research shows that trees really have healing powers. One of the theories behind it proposes that phytoncides, the chemicals emitted from trees, could have a positive effect on peoples’ stress levels.

To find out more about the forestry service’s recommendation, please read the article on Lonely Planet or check out this newspaper page.

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Reducing the impact of fake news during the Covid-19 crisis

To fight fake news around Covid-19, a French project raises awareness for false information regarding the pandemic.

Helping tourists to maintain physical distancing

The Swedish island of Gotland hired a group of armored knights to patrol well-visited places in the region to ensure that tourists adhere to physical distancing measures.
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