Covid-19: US millennials, stuck at home, adjust to coronavirus isolation

An empty Times Square is seen on the street following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), in New York City, US. Increased online connections will be critical for millions of Americans as they retreat into their homes for an indefinite period. — Reuters

WASHINGTON: A young chef is honing his online chess game. A copywriter is meditating to battle isolation anxiety. And many are spending even more time on social media to stay connected.

Millennials, young adults in their 20s and 30s, who are under “shelter-at-home” orders in major cities from New York to California are facing the prospect of being physically detached, but this generation is the one most prepared for the long lonely slog, experts said.