One of the basic protective measures against the spread of coronavirus is to maintain social distancing. This is why many concerts, music festivals and events — including Billboard and Telemundo’s LatinFest+ and the Billboard Latin Music Awards — have been getting canceled or postponed.
Quarantine has been strictly enforced amid the global pandemic to help prevent the disease from spreading. These challenging times can take a heavy toll on society; however, many people are seeing the bright side and making the best of social distancing.
For those who want to keep busy during quarantine, see the tips below as encouraged by Latin artists such as Lali, Gloria Trevi, Carlos Vives and many more below.
1. Read a book
Read a book or journal — and while you’re at it, drink some tea like Lali.
2. Follow safety tips
Sing your favorite songs every time you wash your hands — another basic protective measure. Gloria Trevi gives a perfect example below.
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El mundo te pertenece cuidémoslo y cuidémonos #quédateencasa #aplanalacurva
3. Explore new music
Listen to J Balvin’s new album Colores, out Friday.
4. Listen to your favorite album
Listen to Bad Bunny’s history-making YHLQMDLG while you’re at it.
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*Yo en el DIA 3 de CUARENTENA* Que diablos está haciendo ustedes pa’ entretenerse????
5. Seek inspiration
Get inspired by your surroundings to write music. Franco De Vita did so and has encouraged his colleagues, such as Kany Garcia and Carlos Rivera, to do the same.
6. Enjoy nature
CNCO’s Christopher Velez is disconnecting from it all and enjoying nature from his balcony.
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▪️Quédense en casa stay home people▪️ Esperemos que todo esto pase pronto #yomequedoencasa
7. Play (or learn) an instrument
Bring out your instruments and serenade your friends via social media. Camilo’s already on it!
8. Reflect
Juanes is spending his quarantine reflecting on his life.
9. Write poetry
Beatriz Luengo is so moved by the acts of humanity amid coronavirus that she even wrote a poem.
10. Spend time with family
Use the time to reconnect with your loved ones, like Carlos Vives in the video below.
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11. Cook and pick up new recipes
While Ana Gabriel’s here cooking meatballs and dancing to “I Feel It Coming,” why not cook dinner for your loved ones while listening to your favorite jam?
12. Get creative with your significant other
Spend quality time with bae! On Instagram stories, Anuel AA and Karol G were seen playing videos, drinking wine and listening to music. Also, hanging out at the jacuzzi.
13. Get creative
J Quiles totally gets it! Throw a party for one….
14. TikTok it out
When all else fails, film silly videos on TikTok like Sebastian Yatra.
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En lo que va mi desparche Jajajaj síganme en @tiktok y díganme que hacer ♂️♂️♂️♂️
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease at the end of 2019, more than 184,000 people have contracted the disease, resulting in more than 7,500 deaths according to the World Health Organization. Covid-19 has reached more than 150 countries and every U.S. state.
Basic protective measures against the novel coronavirus, according to WHO, include washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer, maintaining social distancing at least three feet between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing, and avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
For more information about covid-19 visit the WHO or CDC websites.
