Public spaces in a pandemic

What does the article NOT say about public spaces?

• They are common assets

• They represent shared values

• They help us to interact with other people

• They are usually located in cities

What prompted countries to introduce social distancing measures?

• An outbreak of the ’flu

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• Fears about the economy

• Fears about immigration

What does the article say people were told not to do during total lockdown?

• Go to the cinema

• Go to restaurants

• Leave their homes

• Visit public spaces

Where were some people told to work?

• in hospitals and clinics

• at home

• In cafes and restaurants

• In shops

Which does the article NOT say were a ‘non-essential’ public space?

• supermarkets

• cinemas

• restaurants

• cafes

Which of the following was NOT listed as the type of event that was cancelled?

• festivals

• music concerts

• sporting events

• religious gatherings

What happened to non-essential travel and meetings?

• They were discouraged or banned

• They went ahead as normal

• They needed medical supervision

• They became more expensive

What happened in Italy to help people continue interacting?

• People started wearing face masks

• People only went out in small groups

• People started singing from balconies

• People joined online dating sites

How did museums adapt to social distancing rules?

• They stayed open as normal

• They offered virtual tours

• They limited the number of visitors allowed in

• They stayed open 24 hours a day

Which technological tool did musicians use to perform with other musicians?

• social media apps

• videoconferencing apps

• online taxi and delivery apps

• virtual reality apps