- As the new reality of living through a pandemic sets in, people are searching to temper the deluge of medical information and intimidating headlines with quarantine entertainment.
- While typical stress relief activities may be harder to orchestrate during a time of mass social distancing and sheltering in place, there are a number of ways to steer clear of coronavirus news and enjoy the time at home.
- Between new Netflix series, mass gaming movements, and quarantine social media content, you can find small ways to make the most of social distancing.
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The novel coronavirus is no longer culturally novel - it's been several weeks since schools and non-essential workplaces began to close down, and many are settling into what's become a new normal of social distancing. In lieu of face-to-face contact, people around the world have developed new ways to stay connected and still have fun, even while adhering to public health guidelines.
From bingeing Netflix series like "Tiger King" to celebrating birthdays with family to getting really passionate about baking bread, we've compiled some suggestions on how to entertain yourself - and still hang out with your friends - while quarantined.
