Culture in Quarantine: BBC unveils programme of classical music for ‘virtual festival of the arts’

Culture In Quarantine: BBC unveils programme of classical music as part of ‘virtual festival of the arts’ to be broadcast on TV, radio and online amid coronavirus lockdown Highlights include broadcast of Max Richter’s ‘Sleep’, an 8-hour orchestral work BBC said it will encourage listeners to ‘relax and sleep’ overnight on April 11-12 TV concert … Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow enjoys a virtual cocktail hour with childhood friends

Gwyneth Paltrow enjoys a virtual cocktail hour with childhood friends as she practices social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 03:54 BST, 29 March 2020 | Updated: 03:54 BST, 29 March 2020 Gwyneth Paltrow is embracing social distancing.  The Goop founder, 47, enjoyed a virtual cocktail hour with her childhood friends … Read more

Virtual reality reduced Parkinson’s symptoms for 10 people

Virtual reality reduced Parkinson’s symptoms for 10 people: Six weeks of practice helped patients hone their muscle control and balance 10 people with Parkinson’s used the VR system for 30 minutes, three times a week over the course of 6 weeks They were much more adept at walking, turning, staying balanced afterwards By Mia De … Read more

Coronavirus: Virtual reality video shows how lungs are damaged

According to Chinese data, one in five patients with COVID-19 may be ill enough to need medical intervention. For the rest wild symptoms, the best medication could be ibuprofen and paracetamol, as this controls fever and pain.  In order to help rebuild the immune system post-virus, experts recommend antioxidants which can be obtained from a … Read more

Virtual reality video reveals how coronavirus damages the lungs

According to Chinese data, one in five patients with COVID-19 may be ill enough to need medical intervention. For the rest wild symptoms, the best medication could be ibuprofen and paracetamol, as this controls fever and pain.  In order to help rebuild the immune system post-virus, experts recommend antioxidants which can be obtained from a … Read more

Couple had 300 virtual guests at their wedding

Couple who managed to tie the knot with 12 guests JUST before the lockdown reveal 300 loved ones watched on Facebook in their wedding outfits More than 300 people watched a British couple get married on Facebook  Kirsten and Richard Groom married at St Matthew’s Church, Walsall, on Saturday They wed a month earlier than originally planned, … Read more

‘The Stay Inn’: Britons are drinking almost double the amount of alcohol at home in virtual pubs

‘The Stay Inn’: Britons are drinking almost double the amount of alcohol at home as they join friends for a pint online amid coronavirus lockdown Millions expected to join virtual phenomenon, knocking back pints on video chat Home-drinking has almost doubled to 100 million pints a week in the UK Britain’s top psychologist Sir Cary … Read more

F1 Coronavirus: Formula One launches virtual racing series to replace postponed grands prix

Formula One launches virtual racing series to replace postponed grands prix amid coronavirus outbreak… with current drivers lining up on the grid Formula One will host a series of virtual races to replace postponed grands prix The first race is set to be held on Sunday in place of the Bahrain Grand Prix The regular … Read more

Chris Martin treats fans to a virtual concert amid the coronavirus pandemic

Coldplay’s Chris Martin treats fans to a virtual concert as he sings some of his biggest hits and plays guitar amid the coronavirus pandemic By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 15:06 GMT, 17 March 2020 | Updated: 15:06 GMT, 17 March 2020 The entertainment industry has been thrown into chaos as coronavirus worsens. Yet Chris Martin kept … Read more

New York is turned into a virtual ghost town as people stay indoors and off the subway

New York City has been turned into a virtual ghost town as the coronavirus takes hold with the city’s residents listening to government’s advice to practice social distancing. Public spaces that are usually packed with people including thousands of tourists have been left deserted.  With Broadway shows shuttered, Times Square appeared eerily quiet, while Grand Central Terminal … Read more