Everyone should avoid non-essential contact with others to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the prime minister has said.
As schools shut and some people work from home, many are feeling cut off from their everyday hobbies and social lives.
But the internet offers a means to stay connected and to keep us all entertained and educated through the days of isolation.
Here are just some of the ways people are already using technology to lift their spirits.
Socialising remotely
Groups have also been finding innovative ways to socialise ... Read even more