Role of Social Media Platforms to Maintain Social Distancing in COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Though it has been some time since the outbreak of the novel COVID-19 disease, it still poses a threat to many people worldwide. Connections have been lost due to the practice of social distancing, both on a personal and a societal level. Due to the global prohibitions on large-scale face-to-face meetings and activities, social media platforms have emerged as a lifesaver for humanity. The role of social media platforms has grown increasingly important for people to express themselves and communicate with others. Besides, the world has also witnessed large-scale events being organized on social media platforms, making connections and interactions with friends, family, and the community via social media networks, as well as the transformation of educational activities into digital activities. Thus, it is pertinent to comprehend the role of social media platforms in maintaining social distancing and online connections during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aims to generate a discussion on the importance and role of social media platforms to maintain social distancing among individuals. It typically emphasizes three main themes: (1) the importance of social media platforms in establishing as well as improving social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis, (2) the role of social media platforms in maintaining social connections and interactions among individuals during the pandemic, and (3) the impact of Coronavirus towards the use of social media.