Published 23:22 IST, April 9th 2020

​​​​​​​Colombian police hold Zumba classes in residential locality amid COVID-19 lockdown

Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Colombian police officers have been holding Zumba classes in the national capital of Bogota for residents stuck inside homes.

Reported by: Shubham Bose
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Amidst coronavirus pandemic, Colombian police officers have been holding Zumba classes in national capital of Bogota for residents stuck inside homes during lockdown. As per reports, Colombian police force has been trying to lift spirits of those in home confinement with Zumba session while keeping adequate social distance. In video, residents can be seen enthusiastically joining in dance from ir balconies.

Lifting peoples spirits through dance

Take a look at video here:

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Teddy Bear Hunt

In ar bid to spread some joy and keep young children happily occupied, parents from across world are sharing pictures of stuffed toys on ir social media timelines as y participate in teddy bear hunts in ir neighbourhood. 

In viral challenge, families have placed teddy bears and toys on window sills of ir homes for neighbourhood kids to spot as y go out for a walk with ir parents. game is inspired by Michael Rosen's book We Are Going On Bear Hunt". w rules of game are very simple; children while going on a walk with ir family or parents have to spot teddy bears in ir vicinity.

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As teddy bear hunt gained popularity, several social media users shared pictures of ir neighbourhood where y spotted teddy bears being placed on windows of houses. One of users shared a coll of pictures on her Twitter handle and extended her thanks to parent who came up with this idea in this hour of panic. Twitter user also explained how difficult and heartbreaking it is for her to explain to her little toddler why playdates aren’t allowed anymore.

As game spread across neighbourhoods, netizens from all around world also stormed comment section on post with pictures of teddy bears that were spotted by m in ir own vicinity. One of users from California shared a picture of a colourful teddy bear sitting and relaxing on a window with an amazing picturesque background which is just beautiful.

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Ar user shared a picture of a soft toy which was placed inside a tree by her child. Spotting it inside tree trunk, user her gratitude for everyone participating in game.

Read: Venezuelans Stream Home From Colombia Due To Virus Pandemic

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Read: COVID-19: Colombian President Calls For Solidarity With Venezuelan Migrants

Coronavirus outbreak

After originating from Chinese 'wet markets' in Wuhan, coronavirus has w claimed over 89,960 lives worldwide as of April 9. According to tally by international news ncy, pandemic has w spread to 209 countries and has infected at least 1,537,964 people.

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Out of total infections, 340,457 are said to have recovered but contagious virus continues to disrupt many lives. Major cities have been put under lockdown in almost all countries and global ecomy is struggling.

Read: 2 Colombian Students, 2 Mexicans Slain In Puebla State After Attending Carnival

Read: Pablo Escobar's Hippos Continue To Harm Aquatic Life In Colombia

23:22 IST, April 9th 2020