COVID-19 has led many to keeping themselves confined between four walls. And while this is helpful in impeding transmission of the virus, being stuck at home can have a lot of negative impacts on one’s health. So with a few precautions, spending time outdoors — where the possibility of transmission is known to be lower, is highly encouraged. The World Health Organization advised people in self-quarantine without any symptoms of the Coronavirus to stay physically active during their time of confinement. Examples of physical activity included walking and at-home exercises. However, since at-home isolation has been going on for over five months now, many people around Egypt and the world have decided to get creative with their physical activities and hobbies. Of those activities are rollerskating, skateboarding and biking, all hobbies and modes of transport popular in cities and towns where the roads are more equipped for walking and similar activities. However, in Egypt they have made a comeback with the decrease in traffic and an increase of free time for many, especially students. The popularity of rollerskating initially skyrocketed in the U.S., where Google search interest skyrocketed to a…
Rollerskates, Skateboards and Bicycles; A Breath of Fresh Air for Egyptians in Quarantine
August 23, 2020
