Social Distancing Rules Research Articles

The Promises and Challenges of AI-Facilitated Mental Health Care

Mental health is an increasingly critical issue that demands attention. With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various domains, AI-facilitated mental health care is particularly promising and warrants further exploration in healthcare settings. This review provides insights into the current state of AI-facilitated mental health care, identifying both its potential benefits and the challenges that need to be addressed. Particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when access to traditional mental health services was limited due to social distancing rules and other restrictions, the potential of AI to facilitate mental health care effectively showed. Despite the promise of AI in mental health care, several challenges remain. The lack of transparency in many algorithms, often referred to as the “black box” issue, poses significant concerns. Additionally, the rapid development and continuous iteration of numerous mental health applications have resulted in a scarcity of comprehensive data to evaluate their effectiveness. The findings from this review can inform future research and practice in the mental health field, guiding the development of more effective and transparent AI-driven solutions to support mental health conditions.

Detection of body shape changes in obesity monitoring using image processing techniques

Body measurements are primarily made with a tape measure. In measurements taken with a tape measure, the inability to take measurements from the same part of the body each time, incorrect positioning of the tape measure, the occurrence of incorrect measurements, and the need for a person to take the measurements are significant problems in the traditional measurement method. Due to the social distancing rule that must be followed during the Covid-19 pandemic, the close contact between the person to be measured and the person taking the measurement became the starting point of this study. This study focuses on the detecting body shape changes using image processing techniques with 2D imaging. The novelty of the work is that non-contact body measurements are taken more accurately and reliably using the cosine theorem. Regular monitoring of obese patients is important in combating obesity, which is also the source of many health problems. In the monitoring of obese patients, it is necessary to determine the rate of slimming in areas where fat accumulation is intense. The error margin between the real measurements of human models and the calculated measurements was calculated as an average of ± 5.16% for waistline and an average of ± 4.58% for hip size. The cosine theorem was used instead of the ellipse formula used in the literature, and it was observed that the cosine theorem obtained results closer to reality. It is also thought that the developed system will be beneficial not only for extracting body measurements but also for extracting body measurements contactless in the textile sector. The study demonstrates the feasibility of image processing for non-contact body anthropometry and shape tracking.

COVID-19 and (ir)responsible (im)mobility: Reading counter-practices through Levinas and Derrida.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually all daily activities, relations and practices. People were expected to act responsibly by following social distancing, masking, sanitation and stay-home rules. The prevailing ethos of the time was that to protect others, one must first protect oneself. By examining the creative modalities through which (a few) people in Paris circumvented mobility restrictions to help and support those in need, this article investigates the relation between (im)mobility and (ir)responsibility. Is mobility, during a time of forced immobility, an irresponsible act? What does it mean to act responsibly during a life-threatening emergency? Does responsibility always require complete and unequivocal compliance with extant norms, or should responsibility also be evaluated in light of the motives that inspire (unauthorised) mobility? The issue of (ir)responsible (im)mobility is scrutinised here by drawing upon the work of Emmanuel Levinas and Jacques Derrida. While the former furthers our understanding of ethical relations, the latter makes us rethink the concept of response-ability and, in particular, the aporia this concept entails. As Derrida highlights, truly ethical acts are impossible for the very reason that all ethical acts are, at the very same time, responsible towards some and irresponsible towards others.

Central effects of <i>ex vivo</i> caffeine-modulated immune cells in the mechanisms of editing depressive-like behavior

Depression is a serious medical and social problem due to its high prevalence, involvement of people of working age and lack of highly effective therapy. Social stressors contribute to the prevalence of depression. The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated rules of social distancing, military clashes, and a deteriorating economic situation can lead to a painful “breakdown” of socio-biological adaptation mechanisms and contribute to an increase in the prevalence of depressive disorders, which, according to WHO forecasts, may take second place in the world by 2030, which leads to interest in studying this problem and finding new effective approaches to therapy. Decreased cognitive function in depressive disorders is caused by neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative changes. The latter are predominantly recorded in the hippocampus, numerous changes in the plasticity of which have been observed both in patients with clinical depression and in rodent models of depression. There is also a sufficient amount of data on the significant role of immune cells and their cytokines in depression, including in the development of behavioral phenotype. We have previously shown that spleen cells of depressive-like mice after ex vivo treatment with caffeine, a psychoactive drug with a wide range of immunomodulatory properties, change their functional activity and, after intravenous administration to syngeneic depressive-like recipients, have editing depressive-like behavior effect. The purpose of this work was to investigate the central effects of caffeine-modulated spleen cells in the mechanisms of editing depressive-like behavior. It was found that in depressive-like recipients after transplantation of syngeneic caffeine-modulated splenocytes, there is an increase in the density of neurons in the CA1 and CA3 zones of the hippocampus, accompanied by BDNF level increase in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex against the background of a decrease of a number of pro-inflammatory (IL-1β, IL-6, IFNγ and TNFα) and increased of anti-inflammatory (IL-10 and IL-4) cytokines in brain structures pathogenetically significant for the state of depression. The mechanisms of the identified structural and functional changes in the recipient’s brain after the caffeine-modulated splenocytes transplantation are discussed, including their possible direct influence, confirmed by visualization of transplanted cells in the brain parenchyma of depressed-like recipients.

Planning in the age of acceleration: a perspective on digital inclusion in online urban planning meetings

In the age of technological acceleration, new digital shifts and the increased use of ICT have changed the ways we work, live, sleep, and shop. Remarkable transformations have left footprints in the planning world as well, with many urban planners harnessing technology to improve and expedite planning processes. This process accelerated further during the COVID pandemic, which forced many planning committees and local governments to conduct public meetings, hearings, and participatory processes remotely in order to allow the planning machine to continue rolling while abiding by social distancing rules. Developments such as this have been part of a broader shift toward the increasing reliance of planning on video-conferencing and other technological innovations. While this new policy has proved advantageous to many, it has also had regressive impacts and severely affected social inclusion in the planning process. This paper reviews these outcomes by focusing on the Israeli planning system post-COVID, which continues to embrace videoconferencing as a tool in planning. The findings illustrate the vulnerability of certain groups to the accelerated digitalization of urban planning. Despite planners’ awareness of these outcomes and adaptations made to existing means of e-participation, online planning meetings are not geared toward using tools and platforms to improve practice; instead, remote participation remains largely a ‘pro-developers’ process and could marginalize other participants.

Understanding the "Infodemic" Threat: A Case Study of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is notable among infectious diseases for its distinctive impact, which has halted millions of livelihoods owing to strict social distancing rules and lockdowns. Consequently, millions of individuals have turned to online sources, particularly social media, to remain informed about the virus. The transition to digital sources has resulted in an abundance of information, including both accurate and misleading or false content being shared and consumed on online platforms, contributing to what is commonly referred to as an "infodemic." Although these platforms have been valuable tools for healthcare professionals and public health authorities in disseminating crucial public health messages, they have also aided in the spread of misleading and false information. The widespread dissemination of false information has been instrumental in propagating harmful beliefs and behaviors such as vaccine hesitancy, promoting discriminatory attitudes, and endorsing false beliefs about the efficacy of certain therapeutic products for treating COVID-19. False information has undoubtedly become a challenge and burden for governments, health professionals, and the general population. This review has three main objectives: (1) to assess the scope of the "infodemic" issue, including investigating the factors contributing to the spread of false information online; (2) to examine the multifaceted consequences resulting from false information; and (3) to argue that an interdisciplinary, multi-layered approach, encompassing a focus on prevention, deterrence, and education, should be adopted to prevent the conception and dissemination of false information in this modern digital age.

Status of Learning Resources in Day Secondary Schools Located in Chepalungu Sub County in the Wake of Corona Virus Pandemic

Education is a fundamental human right that ideally should be available to all. Currently, Kenya supports international advocacy for universal education for all school-going children. In this Republic, 8592 public secondary schools are ascribing to subsidized free day secondary education (FDSE) programs. This program was put in place to improve access to secondary school education. The Government supports the post-primary education program by providing funds for infrastructure, tuition materials, and employment of support staff. During the implementation of the education program, the Corona pandemic struck, thereby disrupting the education process. After a short break, normal school operations resumed. Therefore, this study intended to evaluate the coping strategies used by schools in Chepalungu to deal with the mandatory spacing rules put in place by the Ministry of Health to help control the spread of the virus. The study targeted 54-day schools from which a sample of 48 was selected. A cross-sectional survey design was employed whereby questionnaires were administered to principals in the study area. Key Informant interview was also conducted with two Education officers. The study established that the FDSE funds availed to the schools were inadequate to help erect additional learning spaces, which would help enforce the social distancing rule. Classes were congested and were operating above the required capacity. This study recommends that the FDSE funds should be increased so that learning can go on in an environment that responds to the guidelines put forth by the Ministry of Health as far as containing the spread of coronavirus is concerned. Out of the study, it was found that learning resources in day schools were inadequate, and students were learning in congested environments

Changes in medical student attendance and its impact on student educational outcomes: a systematic review protocol

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on medical education, with many institutions shifting to online learning to ensure the safety of students and staff. However, there has been...

Parents' use of digital technology for social connection during the COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-methods study.

The COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021) resulted in isolation due to social distancing rules and lockdowns, during which technology was used to enable families and friends to maintain contact. Despite loneliness being high in parents, little is known about which parents are more likely to experience loneliness and strategies to support them. This mixed-methods study examines which parents were lonely during the pandemic and how digital technologies were used to reduce loneliness and social isolation. Data were collected during the first UK lockdown from May to July 2020 via an online survey (N = 145) and follow-up interviews (n = 13). Loneliness reported during lockdown was greater than retrospective reporting of loneliness for all respondents, but it was higher in single parents, those caring for children with specific needs, and those with lower household incomes before and during lockdown. Parents rapidly adapted to and experimented with using technology for social connection during the lockdown, which helped to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Video calling was found to be useful for making connections and enhancing social presence, but parents also experienced anxieties and difficulties with its use. There were mixed views about technology use; some were keen to continue using technology for socializing after the lockdown ended, but for others, it was only a temporary measure. Although technology was invaluable during the pandemic, it was not a panacea, and the way parents used it was influenced by their approach to technology and existing social behaviors and networks.

How personality functioning relates to psychological distress and behavioral attitudes during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Functional aspects of personality are crucial for experiencing and handling emotional distress. With the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus and the subsequent installation of mitigation rules of social distancing, severe psycho-social challenges were posed upon people. Research has shown that individuals react differently to these challenges. This study aimed to investigate the role of dimensional aspects of personality during the Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, we examined how personality functioning, defense mechanisms, and narcissism were related to psychological distress and cognitive and behavioral attitudes towards the rules of social distancing. In a non-clinical sample (N = 254), Level of Personality Functioning Scale, Inventory of Personality Organization, Defense Style Questionnaire, Pathological Narcissism Inventory, and three single questions regarding emotional distress and behavioral attitudes towards the pandemic were used. Structural equation models with reference and residual factors were calculated. Impairments in personality functioning and vulnerable narcissism showed significant positive relationships, adaptive defense mechanisms significant negative relationships with psychological distress during the pandemic. Residual factors for aggression and low moral values showed distinct negative relationships with psychological distress related to social distancing. Amongindividualswho chose to ignore the rules of social distancing, greater impairment in personality organization was found. Personality functioning may elucidate individual differences in psychological distress and compliance with the mitigation rules during the pandemic. Limitations of measures are carefully considered in all interpretations.

Changes in inter-city car travel behavior over the course of a year during the COVID-19 pandemic: A decision tree approach

This study examined how inter-city car travel behavior changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic over the three pandemic waves in South Korea. We used daily freeway traffic volume data from 2019 and 2020 to represent inter-city car travel behavior and compiled a dataset that includes information on the COVID-19 pandemic, weather conditions, holidays, and socio-economic factors. A conditional inference tree model was employed to classify and understand changes in inter-city car travel during the pandemic. The modeling result demonstrates that inter-city travel-related responses to the pandemic varied over time but had few variations across regions. The main findings can be summarized as follows: i) inter-city car travelers responded more sensitively to the number of national confirmed cases than the number of regional confirmed cases; ii) the threshold of travelers' sensitivity to the number of confirmed cases rose as the pandemic continued; iii) inter-city travel behavior exhibited a more resilient recovery as the pandemic prolonged; and iv) travelers tend to resume their inter-city car travels before social distancing rules were actually eased. The findings in this study provide useful insights to suggest a transportation-related policy strategy for effectively managing possible future pandemics at the national level.

Acceptability of the Long-Term In-Home Ventilator Engagement virtual intervention for home mechanical ventilation patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative evaluation.

Clinical management of ventilator-assisted individuals (VAIs) was challenged by social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2020, the Long-Term In-Home Ventilator Engagement (LIVE) Program was launched in Ontario, Canada to provide intensive digital care case management to VAIs. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the acceptability of the LIVE Program hosted via a digital platform during the COVID-19 pandemic from diverse perspectives. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study (May 2020-April 2021) comprising semi-structured interviews with participants from eight home ventilation specialty centers in Ontario, Canada. We purposively recruited patients, family caregivers, and providers enrolled in LIVE. Content analysis and the theoretical concepts of acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness were used to interpret findings. A total of 40 individuals (2 VAIs, 18 family caregivers, 20 healthcare providers) participated. Participants described LIVE as acceptable as it addressed a longstanding imperative to improve care access, ease of use, and training provided; feasible for triaging problems and sharing information; and appropriate for timeliness of provider responses, workflows, and perceived value. Negative perceptions of acceptability among healthcare providers concerned digital workload and fit with existing clinical workflows. Perceived benefits accorded to LIVE included enhanced physical and psychological safety in the home, patient-provider relations, and VAI engagement in their own care. Study findings identify factors influencing the LIVE Program's acceptability by patients, family caregivers, and healthcare providers during pandemic conditions including enhanced access to care, ease of case management triage, and VAI safety. Findings may inform the implementation of digital health services to VAIs in non-pandemic circumstances.

Prevalence of Parainfluenza Viruses in Seoul, 2021 - 2022.

Parainfluenza virus (PIV) is a significant etiological agent of acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) in infants and young children. The present study has been conducted to investigate the prevalence of recently identified respiratory viruses. In total, 543 oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal swab samples collected from hospitalized patients with acute respiratory symptoms (ARS) between January and December 2021 (5,653 females and 4,950 males) were tested for respiratory viruses using RT-PCR. At least one respiratory virus was detected by RT-PCR in 119 out of 175 samples (68%). The most frequently detected virus was human rhinovirus (HRV) (34, 6.5%), followed by human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) (19, 3.6%), human bocavirus (HBoV) (8, 1.5%), human adenovirus (HAdV) (7, 1.3%), and human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV) (4, 0.8%). HPIV-3 accounted for 3.6% (19/175) of all viral pathogens and was the second most frequently detected viral pathogen in our study. HPIV-3 infections peaked in the fall (November) of 2021. Phylogenetic analysis of the coding region of the viral protein HA revealed that all 35 (100%) of 35 HPIV-infected patients were infected with HPIV-3. HPIV was an important causative pathogen associated with ALRI in children hospitalized in Korea in the late fall of 2021, as the social distancing rules for COVID-19 were relaxed. These findings highlight the im-portance of HPIV as a cause of ALRI.

Video Games and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Virtual Worlds as New Playgrounds and Training Spaces

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the authorities to take an unprecedented measure in history: the house confinement of millions of people worldwide. Video games, especially open-world video games (OWVGs), became meeting spaces, a digital places to play, chat, learn and socialize due to the context of the health crisis, respecting the rules of social distancing. This article analyses the role of video games and, more specifically, OWVGs, as playgrounds and training spaces during the pandemic. Statistical data and analyses carried out by consulting companies and civil associations show the definitive insertion of these video games in our routine and social relations. The challenge is to take advantage of the skills and abilities that these video games develop within a new framework of individual and community learning. The conclusions of the research show that the virtual worlds of video games are for the new digital society, safe and comfortable meeting spaces, and that since the confinement, these digital places have greatly expanded their reach, previously only limited to the gamer community.

EVALUATION OF WEBINAR FOLLOW-UP BY PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS DURING THE PERIOD OF COVID 19

Since the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, several countries have applied social distancing rules including quarantine. In Morocco, this measure has been in force since March 20, 2020. This has forced the closure of several scientific activities, including pediatric congresses and scientific days. To compensate for this, webinars have taken center stage in this time of global pandemic. The aim of our work is to assess pediatric residents perception of continuing medical education via webinars during COVID-19, and to find out how they see the organization of future scientific events. A survey was carried out among pediatric residents at CHU Med VI in Marrakech via the Google Forms platform. The average age of residents was 30, with a predominance of women. 44% of pediatric residents were bothered or very bothered by the suspension of face-to-face scientific events. A total of 33% of pediatric residents attended an average of 15 webinars during the pandemic, and 24% of them found the experience interesting. Overall, the reasons for not viewing the webinars were, in 28% of cases, coincidence with on-call duty and, in 16%, unsuitable scheduling. The majority were satisfied with the content presented, the choice of webinar themes and the choice of speakers. The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 has put the spotlight on webinars, which are an interesting alternative for continuing medical education but can never replace a face-to-face scientific meeting, according to the residents.

Factors affecting social phobia among Chinese college students in the context of COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study.

Social phobia (SP) refers to excessive anxiety about social interactions. College students, with their exposure to academic, familial, and job-related pressures, are an ideal population for early screening and intervention of social phobia. Additionally, COVID-19 prevention measures including keeping social distance may further impact social phobia. This study aims to investigate the influencing factors of social phobia among Chinese college students and to tentatively explore the impact of COVID-19 prevention measures on social phobia. Respondents were recruited through Chinese Internet social platforms for an online survey. College students' social phobia scores in pre- and early-COVID-19 periods were measured using Peters' short form of the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale and Social Phobia Scale (SIAS-6/SPS-6). Demographic information, family information, social relations, self-evaluation, and subjective feelings regarding the impact of COVID-19 preventive measures on social phobia were collected. A multivariable logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors. A total of 1859 valid questionnaires were collected, revealing that the social phobia scores increased from 12.3 ± 11.9 to 13.4 ± 11.9 between pre- and early-COVID-19 periods, with an increase of 1.0 ± 6.4 (p < 0.001). Low GPA rank, mobile phone dependence, distant family relationships, indulgent parents, childhood adversity, and childhood bullying were risk factors for social phobia among Chinese college students. Female gender, being a senior university student or postgraduate, satisfaction with physical appearance, self-reported good mental health and high level of interpersonal trust were protective factors for social phobia. Although most respondents believed that COVID-19 prevention measures (e.g., mask wearing and social distancing rules) reduced their social phobia, these measures were not significantly associated with social phobia levels in the multivariable analyses. In conclusion, Chinese college students' social phobia was widely influenced by diverse factors and warrants increased attention, with early intervention aimed at high-risk individuals being crucial for their mental health. Additional research is necessary to understand the impact of COVID-19 preventive measures on social phobia among college students.

Visual Representations of Emotions on the Basis of International Research Material

This study aims to investigate which emotions were most often evoked through art created during the pandemic and what are the new symbols of emotions and themes used in the creative process.&#x0D; Two research techniques were used in the study: content analysis and Panofsky’s method. The research material consists of 100 illustrations obtained from the internet after entering the keywords ‘art’ and ‘coronavirus’ in Google.&#x0D; In the analysed material the most common emotion was fear of COVID-19, loneliness, inability to maintain physical closeness, and the rules of social distancing. The most common reactions were: a desire to isolate from the source of infection, trying to hide from the coronavirus, avoiding an infection by covering the mouth and nose with a mask, gloved hands, staying at home in isolation from other people who can spread the disease. The second most common emotion was anger, most often caused by a risk of infection with COVID-19, isolation, government decisions restricting the organization of artistic events, and relocation. The most common behaviour that expressed anger was screaming and aggression, such as hitting or kicking a coronavirus molecule or its manifestations. Sadness was triggered by a fear of COVID-19, spread of the virus, health deterioration, loss of salary and loss of contact with family, loneliness in hospital, and social distancing. The manifestations of sadness in the analysed images could be observed through facial expressions, eyes, and crying. Sadness can also manifest itself through apathy and self-isolation. The least frequent emotion in the analysed research material was joy, which was the result of an improvement in the general health situation in the country, recovery, effectiveness of health care, a new topic in art, and satisfaction with family life. The symptoms of joy were, above all, a smile on the face, kisses, jumping and dancing. Street artists appealed to a wide variety of themes: religious, mythological, popular culture, and new technologies. The analysis of the research material showed that new symbols representing the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic appeared in the social space and culture: the coronavirus molecule (an emotionally universal symbol) and a white or blue surgical mask and latex gloves symbolizing fear.&#x0D; The study brings some knowledge about new symbols of emotions, the specific content of art during the COVID-19 pandemic, and new research tools to be used.

A Comparative Analysis of Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Pre-Pandemic Period: Insights from the Tehran Obesity Treatment Study.

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised global health concerns and posed challenges for postoperative follow-up care for patients undergoing bariatric surgery due to social distancing rules. This was a cohort study on patients with morbid obesity who underwent bariatric surgery and had been enrolled in Tehran Obesity Treatment Study. Patients who had surgery between March 2020 and March 2021 were classified as those undergoing the procedure amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while those who had surgery between March 2017 and March 2018 were categorized as the pre-pandemic group. The study included 982 patients in the pre-COVID-19 pandemic group and 602 patients in the COVID-19 pandemic group, with mean ages of 39.61 and 39.51 years, respectively. After adjusting for preoperative body mass index (BMI) and surgery type, the patients who underwent surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated comparable results to the pre-COVID-19 group in terms of total weight loss %, excess weight loss %, BMI reduction, and fat mass reduction during the 12-month postoperative period. Additionally, the rate of complications with a grade≥III based on the Clavien-Dindo classification was significantly lower in patients who underwent surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, there were no deaths reported in either group. Despite social isolation and unfavorable lifestyle modifications, bariatric surgery-induced weight loss after one year was the same in patients undergoing the procedure either before or after the implementation of social distancing measures. More research is needed to analyze the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on the long-term outcomes of bariatric surgery.

Evaluation of the Implementation of Credit Restructuring during the Covid-19 Pandemic at Bank Mandiri Ternate Branch

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of credit restructuring by Bank Mandiri Ternate branch during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020-2021 and analyse the inhibiting factors in its implementation. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. Primary data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation, while secondary data was obtained from searching related documents. This research involved three informants from BMCT and four informants who are KUM and KUR business actors associated with the credit restructuring programme. The results showed that the implementation of business credit restructuring at Bank Mandiri Ternate Branch was in accordance with OJK regulations and Bank Mandiri's internal policies related to handling non-performing loans due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Although inhibiting factors in the implementation of the restructuring programme were heard, customers did not feel it as an obstacle because they felt helped by the existence of this programme which helped relieve their financial burden. On the other hand, there are also obstacles felt by the bank, especially related to social distancing rules that affect the implementation of restructuring.

Celebrating goals and surrounding the referee – adapting interaction on the pitch in times of social distancing in the English Premier League

ABSTRACT There is a growing research interest in the effects of social distancing measures introduced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on social interaction, interpersonal relationships, and personal wellbeing. In the soccer arena, too, players, referees, managers, and fans are subject to social distancing measures when engaging in joint activities in times of the pandemic. This paper examines to what extent agents on the soccer pitch have adapted joint communicative acts such as goal celebrations and surrounding the referee as part of social distancing measures. It does so by focusing particularly on interactions between player-player (goal celebrations) and player-referee (issuing of yellow/red cards) in broadcasted Premier League games pre- and post-lockdown during the 2019/20 season by examining and comparing two datasets: games in the last round before the three-month lockdown break (round 29, 10 games, 7–9 March 2020) and the games in the first round after the restart of season 2019/20 with the implemented social distancing rules as prescribed by the Premier League’s Season 2019/20Restart Guide (round 30, 10 games, 19–22 June 2020). Based on an exploratory, qualitative multimodal analysis of a total of 43 goal celebrations and the issuing of 66 yellow cards and one red card in the two datasets, we highlight varying realizations of similar joint communicative acts, thereby demonstrating how agents on the pitch adapt their interaction to social distancing rules. The results show players’ occasional hesitation to gather closely with other players to celebrate a goal and their deviation to more common practices of engaging with others during times of COVID-19, for example fist bumps. Adaptation of interaction can also be observed with regard to player-referee interactions following a booking, most notably concerning surrounding the referee in contested decisions: While players still move towards the referee seemingly crowding the referee, there is, in some scenes, a visible restraint by players to ensure enough distancing between the players and the referee.