The Ways TikTok Users Are Dealing with the COVID-19 Pandemic

Not even coronavirus can stop TikTok from doing its thing.

As the world faces some uncertain times ahead, TikTok creators have been hard at work providing us with the finest lockdown-related videos. Ranging from advice on how to help fight the pandemic, to the weird and wonderful activities people have been getting up to whilst self-isolating and social distancing, TikTok really does have it all. Can we talk about the perfect app, or what?

Here’s a quick rundown of just some of the best coronavirus-related TikTok videos and creators that have been trending on the platform over the past few weeks.

@granddadjoe

@grandadjoe1933Don’t forget the 8pm NHS clap 🙌❤️ ##thankyounhs ##stayathome ##pullinparents ##quarantine ♬ original sound – aesthetic._.sounds

You’d be wrong if you thought TikTok was just for kids. Introducing @granddadjoe1933, the TikTok sensation who makes the most wholesome of videos. Here he is giving his thanks to the amazing staff who work for the NHS!

We will survive!

@alicemarson12NHS WE WILL SURVIVE 💪🏽💙 ##nhs ##fyp ##fypage ##yorknhs ###covidー19 ##thankyounhs ##wewillsurvive ##fypシ ##fypg ♬ I Will Survive – lintonlobsters

Speaking of the NHS, there has been a growing trend of doctors, nurses, paramedics and more taking part in some of the hottest dance trends on the app. Some of their skills are enough to have Charli D’Amelio quaking in her boots.

Stay safe and healthy

@whoThese are 7 simple steps to protect yourself and others from ##COVID19. ##coronavirus ♬ original sound – who

There have been a lot of myths floating around social media recently, spreading false information about the virus and how to protect against it. In an effort to provide some clarity, the World Health Organization joined TikTok and has been posting videos with tips on how to stay healthy at home.

Doctors are keeping us informed

@drleslieBUSTING MYTHS ABOUT THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AKA COVID19. ##myth ##myths ##facts ##truth ##real ##stayhome ♬ original sound – ripdiknherspleen

Dr. Rose Marie Leslie from the United States went viral for her COVID-19 TikToks, in which she discusses absolutely everything from the usefulness of face masks and why social distancing is so important, to how viruses actually spread from person to person. Interesting stuff!

Keeping ourselves healthy and productive

@unjadedjadehacks to get productive in self isolation! ✨✨ ##safehands ##socialdistancing ##covid19 ##imaboss ##immaboss ##casualmagic ##studyhacks ##knowbetter ##grwm ♬ Supalonely (feat. Gus Dapperton) – BENEE

Being stuck indoors without a routine can be tough. That’s why exercising, eating healthy and keeping our brains active is so important. Here, the lovely Jade Bowler gives us a whistle-stop tour of her productive day in quarantine, which might give you some ideas on how to stay motivated yourself!

Beat the boredom!

@jackbenedwardsiconic films to watch now we’re in lockdown – thank me later ##TheBestFilms ##fyp ♬ Chinese New Year – SALES

Feel like you’ve completed all of Netflix? Jack Edwards is here to help beat the boredom with a list of classic films you definitely need to check out!

#Isolation

@hailee.scrivenCorona vibes ##fyp ##Quarantine ##foryou ##isolation ##foryourpage ♬ original sound – hailee.scriven

I think we can all agree this year has not got off to the best start…

Jack Black is pure joy

@jackblackQuarantine Dance ##reallifeathome ##distancedance ##happyathome ##boredathome ✂️ @taylor♬ original sound – jackblack

How could we write this list without mentioning the legend that is Jack Black? He’s taken the TikTok world by storm with his shirtless, cowboy boot-wearing quarantine dance. Looks like the dancers of TikTok have some competition!

So there you have it…

The world would be a very boring place without the wonders of TikTok. Do you have a favourite TikTok creator or a video you think needs to be shared with the readers of TenEighty? Drop us a tweet at @TenEightyUK and let us know! We need some entertainment to get through these long, long days of self-isolation.

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