Gen Z Under Lockdown: How They're Coping, From TikTok To Virtual Drinks

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, young people have been heavily criticized for not taking social distancing seriously. They've traveled for spring break, hung out at bars and restaurants and continued going to each other's houses despite warnings that the virus could spread through close contact.

Many young people said they didn't take precautions at first because they are young, healthy and run a lower risk of dying from the disease than those who are older or immunocompromised. But data shows that COVID-19 affects all age groups, and even though their own risk may be lower, young people can still spread the virus to more vulnerable populations.

But there aremembers of Generation Z — roughly ages 14 to 24 — who have changed their minds and embracedself-isolation. Now they're trying to cope with the new reality of life under lockdownand are happy to share their strategies with other Gen Zers. We spoke to young people from Asia to Europe and Latin Americaabout what they're doing to get through the lockdownmaking TikToks, learning family recipes