Top 20 Must-Have Apps During the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
As per a report by Statista, the mean infection rate of the novel Covid-19 is 2.5% and with these apps, we can further cut down the infection rate.
The sad part is, HIV isn’t the only pandemic that has struck the world. Today, the world is dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak. A virus outbreak that has already affected over 351,705 people around the world as of 23rd March 2020. The Coronavirus is less fatal but continues to spread faster than any pandemic in the past. With more than 153 countries affected by the disease including the USA and India, staying at home appears to be a wise choice today.
So when you’re at home and still worried about the events developing around Coronavirus.
Free Coronavirus Phone Apps to Fight the Outbreak
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A renowned app used by a world population, WhatsApp is one of the best messaging apps when it comes to staying connected with friends and family. The app offers multiple features like the dark mode, status updates, texting with emojis and gifs, groups, calling features and a lot more. Users don’t need to pay any amount to use the app. Besides, there are no hassles of logging in and out again.
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Messenger by Facebook
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Easily amongst the most widely used apps, Messenger by Facebook makes staying connected with your loved ones much easier. The app has a smooth interface and works on both Android and iOS. Users can make video calls individually or in a group with the dark. It also has a dark mode for the ones who prefer shifting between themes. The best part about the app is that the phone calls and texts are free of cost and you don’t have to worry about paying any charges.
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Postmates
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Perhaps the best food delivery app when it comes to staying at home and getting quality food delivered at the doorstep, Postmates makes ordering food hassle-free as ever. With services running 24/7 and all 365 days a year, Postmates makes food delivery look easy. The app offers multiple choices of local and national restaurants. With real-time tracking and a takeout option for orders, Postmates is duly one of the best apps for getting hygienic food delivered.
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Uber Eats
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Getting food delivered at your doorstep is perhaps easy with Uber Eats. With the trust and efficiency of Uber, users can expect quality food to be delivered, especially at times of a global pandemic like Coronavirus when hygiene is a major concern for every person. Through Uber Eats, you can find various restaurant choices to order from and track your order in real-time.
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Netflix
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When at home, or in isolation, we all need a simple source of entertainment. But with the Netflix app, the entertainment you crave enhances to a new level. With top TV shows and movies from all around the world, Netflix is one of the best TV streaming apps to use at times of self-isolation. With personalized recommendations and top releases, the streaming experience with Netflix gets a whole lot better.
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YouTube
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YouTube is perhaps one of the most widely used apps for entertainment at the time. Users from around the world upload videos on YouTube for the whole to see. You can watch videos from just about every category. Besides, when it comes to YouTube, it ain't just about entertainment, but also about watching videos for knowledge and news. An app that is free to use, Youtube could be your perfect partner for an online source of entertainment while you’re at home.
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Sworkit Fitness & Workout
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One of the best fitness apps for workouts at home, Sworkit makes your daily workouts easy. The app has been carefully designed keeping your comfort and time in mind. Users don't necessarily need to move out of the house to perform workouts. In any case, with the world facing the blows of the Coronavirus outbreak, opting for home workouts seems to be a wiser option. The Sworkit app allows users to access over 100 million workouts for each body type of any time duration.
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Home Workout
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Staying in isolation doesn’t mean you can’t work out. There are various apps that make home workouts very possible. Speaking of one such app, Home Workout is one of the best fitness apps to use today. With personalized recommendations and workouts for every body type, the app offers exercises that require no gym equipment. Users can easily perform workouts at home and that too within a window of mere 5-10 minutes.
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Google Classroom
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As schools and colleges around the world have shut down due to Coronavirus, there’s very little room for any proper interaction between teachers and students. But with the Google Classroom app, learners and instructors can interact with each other without much hassle. One of the best educational apps, Google Classroom allows teachers and students to create a group, distribute assignments, and perform discussions directly through the app.
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Kahoot
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Last but not the least, the Kahoot app can be used by both teacher and students at times of a global pandemic like Coronavirus. While schools are closed, teachers can make use of these apps to set up an engaging learning and gaming environment for the students. All teachers need to do is to set up a quiz and share it with the students. The app mixes games and learning with creativity.
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The history of world pandemics like Coronavirus has proven time and again how humanity can befall behind nature. A world pandemic like this calls for calm and sheer vigilance from the world population. At times like this when the doctors around the world are working on finding the Coronavirus treatment, the best possible approach is to stay at home and avoid access to travel.
Take an example of Eric Yuan, the boss of video conferencing app Zoom. The billionaire has gone into self-isolation and has been spending nearly six hours on Zoom since then. Just goes to show that there are ways of living a normal life even in isolation.
As for these best coronavirus apps listed above, every app fulfills just about every need that might arise on your part. From shopping needs to take due care of your home entertainment, there’s an app for every category. So stay safe, avoid traveling at a sensitive time, and make use of these apps for a calm and composed wait out during the Coronavirus outbreak.
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