
This is the best time for many people because they are able to try new things and resume all their past hobbies during this quarantine. Some read books while some start writing a book during this period. There are so many trending activities that you can do while quarantine. But before that, it is best for us to stay knowledgeable about Covid-19 virus and all the related terms.
What are the meaning of these terms?
World Health Organisation (WHO)
Started in the year 1948, WHO primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system. During this period, it is best to follow up all the news about this virus. Be careful of the fake news that spreads across social media. Check the website here: World Health Organisation
Coronavirus
The virus has the form of a crown and crown means corona in Latin, thus the name. WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020.
Covid-19
Previously known as 2019-nCoV. CoV was the family virus name, 19 was the short form for the year of discovery which is in 2019. Covid-19 is another name for Coronavirus.
Epidemic
Rapid spread of disease to a large number of people within a community, population or region.
Pandemic
This is a global epidemic where the spread happens in many countries. WHO declared a pandemic on 11 March 2020.
Isolation
Separating the ill person from those who are healthy.
This is a form of containment that has been strongly advised by WHO and governments around the world. Not only that, you need to avoid direct contact with people or objects in public places. This is to minimize exposure and reduce the Covid-19 transmission. However, WHO is moving away from this term and wants to refer to it as physical distancing.
How social distancing looks like around the world:
Malaysia

Australia

United Kingdom

Canada

Now you know more about this virus that is affecting many people around the globe. It is time for you to check all these trending activities that you need to do during quarantine!

Zumba/ Dancing Cover
We all know most trend things now are KPOP which stands for Korean Pop songs that include all famous idol such as BTS, Blackpink, EXO, Twice, and more. What is the most important thing during your quarantine is your health. So, besides having fun doing a dance cover, you can also have a good exercise routine at home!
Creating Your Own Recipe

During your self-quarantine, all you must do is either cook for yourself or order food delivery. If you’re staying at home during your quarantine and have all cooking access, other than looking for a recipe tutorial, you can try to come up with a new one yourself instead. You can either make a new recipe or modify the existing recipe to make it healthier.
Record and share it to social media also an option for you to make your recipe gain the fame it need. Who knows this is what you love to do in your daily life which you can pursue your studies in culinary.
Check this out for more!
Top Universities to Study Culinary in Australia 2022
TikTok
Forget about instagram, snapchat or facebook. The new trending app is TikTok. You can start watching all the funny videos around the world, maybe start baking with the simple recipes that the TikTokers use just like in the video below. Or maybe you can even create your own TikTok video.
You can start download the app here: TikTok
Read Books

Get yourself a coffee and grab a book while sitting on your bed is the best therapeutic activity for you during your quarantine. If you’re not a bookworm before but you love to watch movies, you can try read fictional books! Some romance genres are great to go for teenagers such as Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Paranormal Romance, Historical, Sci-Fi, and more.
Here are some book recommendations for beginner readers based on the popularity in tiktok:
- Shadow and Bone
- The Cruel Prince
- Love & Gelato
- Pride & Prejudice
- Five Feet Apart
- You’ve Reached Sam
- The Wicked King
- One of Us is Lying
Research on your education

Many students around the world take this time to research on their future education path to achieve their dream career. So, you can head down to our website and read all the articles about courses and universities in Australia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. You are always welcome to contact us even during this Covid-19 quarantine.
Remember to take this time and spend it wisely.
Read more:
Tips to Study Online Effectively
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Many students around the world take this time to research on their future education path to achieve their dream career. So, you can head down to our website and read all the articles about courses and universities in Australia, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. You are always welcome to contact us even during this Covid-19 quarantine.
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