Social media is becoming an essential tool for people who are stuck indoors. 

Social media is becoming an essential tool for people who are stuck indoors. With much of the country being told to implement social distancing and stay indoors during the pandemic, loneliness is sure to surge among individuals. However, apps like Fornite are acting as virtual hangouts for many young users, while Zoom is seeing popularity among working adults. Meanwhile, some social platforms are trying to combat the spread of misinformation: Instagram is featuring call-out buttons at the top of the feed redirecting to the WHO. (TechCrunch, The Verge)