Under Europe's virus lockdown, social media proves a lifeline


A woman working at her home at lunchtime, in Rome, Italy. Whether for news, shared experiences, comic relief or a heated discussion, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram have become a lifeline to many. — Reuters

LONDON: Hundreds of millions of Europeans are getting to grips with weeks of a massively contracted existence under lockdown.

The goal is clear and very serious – reduce the spread of a deadly virus, keep critical medical resources and hospital beds free for the most vulnerable, save lives.

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