Five Zoom alternatives to combat social isolation with video chat

There is no shortage of apps and programs for video chats and video conferences. — Zacharie Scheurer/dpa

Pubs closed, streets empty, friendships on lockdown: With half the planet staying indoors, conversations have gone online. While many have turned to video chats on Zoom, these five services are just as easy and offer better privacy and security.

The coronavirus and resulting social isolation has made it harder to meet friends and family. So why not engage in a video chat and avoid any risk of infection? We look at some of the apps that let you do this.