Germany German café finds novel way to keep business afloat post-lockdown A Novel way to keep your business afloat? Café Rothe in Schwerin uploaded a picture to Facebook where clients sat with hats fashioned out of swimming pool floats for fun to maintain social distancing. 15/05/2020
Outdoor What polar bears and monkeys can teach us about social distancing The animal kingdom has been helping scientists understand how diseases are transmitted between groups. 13/05/2020
Sweden Table for one? Restaurant serving one guest in a field opens in Sweden The restaurant provides the ultimate social distancing dining experience, as the lone customer won’t even see a waiter or waitress as they enjoy their three-course meal. 12/05/2020
World Coronavirus: What's the science behind social bubbles? The "bubble" method is an idea talked about in several countries to slowly start populations socialising while avoiding a second peak of coronavirus - so how does it work? 08/05/2020
Austria Austria begins reopening after 'very early and very harsh' lockdown Austria's early intervention allowed it to begin lifting lockdown restrictions earlier than other European countries, it's been claimed. 20/04/2020
Israel Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood Clashes among police and worshipers shake Jerusalem neighbourhood of Mea Shearim after a social-distancing defying religious gathering. Twelve people got arrested. 17/04/2020
The Cube Explaining the need for social distancing using ping pong balls Experts have been getting creative in trying to explain how contagious COVID-19 is and why it is important to practice social distancing. 10/04/2020
Brazil Bolsonaro busy market videos removed amid coronavirus pandemic Brazil's president has campaigned to keep the country's economy afloat during the spread of COVID-19. 30/03/2020
Ideas Social distancing vs. social accountability | How to work from home We've figured out the best way to stave off loneliness and stay productive when working from home. 26/03/2020
Ireland Thinking outside the box: Boy plays on despite COVID-19 confinement His ingenious way of playing football alone amid the coronavirus restrictions has drawn praise from David de Gea and Peter Schmeichel. This Dublin boy has impressed some of the biggest stars with his skills. 24/03/2020
World 'Insensitive & arrogant': Crowds ignore social distancing pleas Some people are still heading to popular tourist locations despite calls for social distancing. 23/03/2020
