The world is currently facing a pandemic from the dreaded COVID 19 and we are here today to share some applications that will help you stay productive while adhering to the social distancing as advice by the WHO and various health professionals.
While you stay at home there are various apps that will help you address your daily needs. Here are the top best apps that will help you manage self-isolation and social distancing in a great way.
We will share apps across various categories here most of them work for IOS and Android.
Must-Have Apps for Self Isolation
- Netflix
- YouTube
- Audiomack
- Home Workout
- Google Classroom
- Jumia Foods
- Calm
- Slack
- Medspace
- Amwell
Netflix
We are starting up with entertainment applications. And Netflix takes entertainment to a whole new level with a lot of shows and movies from various parts of the world. Netflix is one of the best entertainment streaming platforms to use during this time of self-isolation.
With personalized recommendations and top new releases, entertainment will only get better with Netflix during this period. Netflix is a paid app but there are significant price slashes during this period.
YouTube
As we all know YouTube is one of the most-used apps for entertainment globally. Creators around the globe upload content on YouTube for everyone to see and share. You can watch videos from various categories ranging from comedy, sport, music, movies, and tech and gadgets review.
It can also be used to learn new skill which is something I recommend you utilize during this period to learn something that you’ve always wanted to learn. YouTube is free to use unless you want YouTube premium without ads and it should be your go-to place during this period.
Audiomack
Audiomack is and online audio streaming platform that works for free. Unlike Spotify and other audio streaming platforms, it’s free and you only pay N550 if you don’t want ads. Almost every musician in Nigeria upload their songs and albums on Audiomack.
The apps also allow you to download music for offline play without an internet connection. I personally use Audiomack for streaming Music online and it’s highly recommended.
Home Workout
It is always good to keep fit even during this period. Home workout is one of the best fitness apps out there. With personalized recommendations of exercises according to your body size.
It will guide you on how to keep fit without the use of any gym equipments. Sessions last from 5 minutes to 10 minutes maximum.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is an educational application and right now schools have been shut down globally. There are no means of communication between students and teachers globally.
But with the help of this app teachers and students can interact on the online. It also allows for the creation of group works, assignments and platforms for discussions directly on the app.
Jumia Food
Although it’s not functional across Nigeria as a whole it can be very useful in terms of food delivery. Jumia recently came up with the contactless delivery service amidst the coronavirus outbreak.
There are a lot of other apps for food delivery in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja.
Calm
Staying at home can lead to being stressed out and anxiety could rise. Calm can help you feel relaxed and without making too much effort.
It has a wide collection of guided meditations, relaxing music, breathing programs and a lot more. Meditation sessions last from 5, 10, 15, 20, or 25 minutes.
Slack
This app will help you work from home perfectly. The app has special features that allow you to organize your conversations by topic or project and allows you to manage everything seamlessly.
You can share, edit documents, messaging and calling. Its time you and your team utilize this app to keep business going as usual.
MedSpace
This app offers you all the latest news and insights from the medical space. There are more than 8500 prescriptions and OTC care drugs.
The app also has 6200 reference articles it is utilized by medical professionals and experts but its time you start using it too.
Amwell
If you need medical assistance online then this is where you should look to first. if you need medical help during this time of global pandemic then Amwell Should be The First place to look To Amidst this total lockdown.
This apps helps you stay at home and still get medical assistance from some of the finest and most experienced medical professionals without having to leave your house. Services cost as low as $69.
Why it’s Important To Stay at Home
At this time of global pandemic, the world population must adhere to the guidelines and advice from health professionals and health personnel. We must cut down the number of cases by staying at home and protecting ourselves from contacting the coronavirus.
Medical experts worldwide are working round the clock to help people affected by the virus so it will only be wise if we stay at home to avoid further outbreaks and help the WHO curve the number of the virus until a cure is found.
These apps can help you reduce the stress that comes with isolation and help protect yourself and others.
