Object Lessons of a Pandemic is a new series looking at the COVID-19 pandemic through the history and meaning of the objects that surround it — all the strange, ordinary and essential things that the rise of coronavirus has made us think about in new and unexpected ways.

From everyday household items to inventions that have become indispensable, these are the objects COVID-19 will be remembered by.

The idea of the “video phone” has been a fixture of science fiction for the better part of a century. But the technology was introduced and normalized by Skype and Apple so quickly and so unceremoniously that talking face-to-face over the internet seemed commonplace almost the moment the possibility arrived.

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One World: Together at Home

Beyoncé joined Lady Gaga's One World: Together at Home live broadcast to deliver an important message.The superstar thanked healthcare staff and essential workers who continue to keep people all over the world safe. Beyoncé also emphasized the devastating affect that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on African American communities.Beyoncé used her appearance on One World: Together at Home to thank everyone who continues to work so that the majority of people can stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic.The singer filmed the video message on behalf of Lady Gaga, Global Citizen, and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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Babyface Postpones Battle Against Teddy Riley After Technical Difficulties

#AuntieTwitter is upset. For the second time, the Instagram Live battle between Babyface and Teddy Riley was postponed—this time due to technical difficulties.

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The Beatle called world leaders to "strengthen health care systems" to avoid a repeat of coronavirus

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Glasgow gran plans trip to Hawaii to celebrate £100k lottery win

A grandmother from Glasgow is planning to celebrate her £100,000 lottery win with a trip to Hawaii and "a couple" of drinks.

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Beyonce warns 'coronavirus is killing black people' during tour

Beyonce made a surprise appearance during the concert, and advocated for the communities most vulnerable to the deadly virus. She also expressed her gratitude for the medical professionals and essential workers, reports eonline.com.

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Is it safe to cook for people I don’t live with during the coronavirus lockdown?

Millions of Canadians have been holed up at home for weeks now, practising physical distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. As a result, more than half say they feel lonely and isolated.

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Gordon Ramsay gives angry neighbour a burger amid backlash for relocating to Cornwall during lockdown

Gordon Ramsay has cheekily taken a swipe at his angry neighbour after he was slammed for relocating to his £4.4 million Cornwall home amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rather than retaliate to the criticism the famed TV chef decided to hilariously offer his neighbour the burger he made for his ‘Ramsay in 10 Live’ Instagram series.

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Queen's strangest birthday present unveiled as Her Majesty celebrates turning 94

Ahead of her 94th birthday, the Queen will be sent a brand new Fray Bentos vegan steak and kidney bean pie, in what will almost certainly be the strangest present she receives this year, by the animal rights group PETA.

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I'm A Celebrity 'to be filmed in UK' as coronavirus lockdown throws ITV into chaos

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! could be filmed in the UK this year as coronavirus lockdown continues.

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Beyoncé shares emotional coronavirus message: “This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate”

The singer made the speech as part of Lady Gaga's all-star 'One World: Together At Home' live stream

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How attendance at mass is surging on lockdown as people seek hope in dark times

A huge number of people are tuning in to watch live videos of Mass from churches around Greater Manchester during the coronavirus crisis.

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Oprah Winfrey gives uplifting speech amid COVID-19 after fans ask her to call out Dr. Phil

Oprah Winfrey called healthcare workers 'the best of us' during her One World: Together At Homespeech.She gave an uplifting speech during the star-studded two-hour special, which recognized healthcare workers and those on the frontlines of the growing coronavirus pandemic.The 66-year-old said: 'They truly are the best of us.

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Beyonce warns ‘coronavirus is killing black people’ during surprise One World: Together At Home appearance

Beyonce made a surprise appearance during the One World: Together At Home event last night, armed with a powerful message about African-Americans being at risk of coronavirus.

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One World: Together at Home concert gives glimpses of the lavish homes owned by stars

From Los Angeles to London, pop's biggest stars gathered virtually on Saturday to appear during Lady Gaga's Global Citizen One World: Together at Home concert on ABC.But while fans tuned in for the music, they also got the chance to take a look inside their favorite artist's luxury quarantine digs.And while an obvious effort had been made to downplay the opulence of the A-list mansions - there was a distinct lack of swimming pools - it was hard to hide the rather fabulous nature of their homes.From chatshow superstar Ellen DeGeneres's luscious landscaping, to Elton John's backyard basktball hoops, to John Legends's Egot award collection, there was plenty for the nosy to admire.

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Kourtney Kardashian celebrates 41st birthday with a life-size pinata replica of herself

In this crazy time of isolation, birthday celebrations look a little different.And Kourtney Kardashian celebrated turning 41 in unique fashion Saturday, as her kids attacked a life-size bikini clad replica of their mom.The rather freaky candy-filled papier mache creation hung from a tree in the front yard, compliments of her late father's first cousin, Cici Bussey.Scroll down to video Birthday bash: Kourtney Kardashian celebrated her 41st birthday with a life-size pinata replica of herself outside her home in Calabasas on Saturday; she is pictured with son Reign (right) and his cousin Saint 'Such an amazing morning celebrating @kourtneykardash drive by birthday party!!!, Cici Bussey captioned a series of photos she posted on Instagram.'I

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Beyonce gives passionate speech on how COVID-19 has 'severely affected' African American communities

Beyonce put forth a passionate speech about how COVID-19 has 'severely affected' African American communities during her stint on the One World: Together at Home concert on Saturday.The 38-year-old singer explained to viewers that African Americans make up a 'disproportionate' part of the essential workforce and 'do not havethe luxury of working from home.''This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate here in America,' said Knowles.

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Jennifer Lopez Outdid Herself Singing 'People' at the 'Together at Home' Concert

Count on Jennifer Lopez to go above and beyond with any performance. The singer and dancer went all out for her Together at Home concert song.

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Philadelphia teacher delivers groceries to people in need amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Celebrities praise health workers during star-studded One World broadcast

An array of stars including Sir Paul McCartney, Beyonce and The Rolling Stones took part in a broadcast celebrating health workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Watch Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Beautifully Sing 'What a Wonderful World' for 'Together at Home'

Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes were both performers during tonight's big Together at Home concert, and they opted to sing together. The couple did a gorgeous cover of Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World." The two sat together on the piano during the performance and focused on their singing.

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Beyoncé Shared a Powerful Surprise Message During the 'Together at Home' Concert

Beyoncé gave the gift of two surprise appearances this week for COVID-19 relief specials. In addition to appearing on Disney's Family Singalong, the singer sent a message during Global Citizen's Together at Home concert tonight.

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One World Concert With Barbra Streisand's "People"

Jennifer Lopez is ready to take on an icon. During Saturday night's One World: Together at Home concert, the music superstar and actress headed outside to perform a special rendition of Barbra Streisand's "People." "Thank you Global Citizen for having me be part of such a beautiful thing," Jennifer shared while wearing what appears to be a Coach sweatshirt with Barbra's face.

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Watch Lady Gaga's Heartfelt Performance of 'Smile' for 'Together at Home'

Lady Gaga was the big name behind tonight's celeb-packed Together at Home benefit concert for the World Health Organization, and she delivered. Gaga started the show by singing a beautiful cover of "Smile": ALERT

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Lady Gaga, Beyonce kick off TV 'love letter' celebrating coronavirus frontline workers

Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Beyonce kicked off a global special of music, comedy and personal stories in what Gaga called a “love letter” to frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jennifer Lopez Delivers Emotional Rendition of Barbra Streisand's 'People' During 'One World' Special

Jennifer Lopez gave us all the feels.

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Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Are 'Half Joking' About Giving Daughter True a Sibling

Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson share a daughter, True, who turned two years old last week in the middle of a global pandemic. They gave their toddler the best possible day they could, despite the fact that she couldn't celebrate with family and friends, and they seem to be stellar co-parents.

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Jennifer Lopez Delivers Emotional Rendition of Barbra Streisand’s ‘People’ During ‘One World’ Special

Jennifer Lopez gave us all the feels.

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Coronavirus deaths in Canada approach 1,500; 33,000 people diagnosed

Canada surpassed 33,000 cases of the novel coronavirus on Saturday as the prime minister announced the extension of the U.S. border closure and the military was deployed to long-term care homes in Montreal.

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Jennifer Lopez Channels Barbra Streisand, Performing 'People' for 'One World' Concert

Jennifer Lopez channeled Barbra Streisand during Saturday night's (April 18) One World: Together at Home benefit concert, tackling one of the Broadway diva's signature songs: "People" from the 1964 musical Funny Girl.

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Beyoncé Celebrates the 'True Heroes' Working Amid Coronavirus During 'One World: Together at Home' Special

Beyoncé is thanking the real-world superheroes who are working to save lives from the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Beyoncé Celebrates The ‘True Heroes’ Working Amid Coronavirus During ‘One World: Together At Home’ Special

Beyoncé is thanking the real-world superheroes who are working to save lives from the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Beyoncé Celebrates the 'True Heroes' Working Amid Coronavirus During 'One World: Together at Home' Special

Beyoncé is thanking the real-world superheroes who are working to save lives from the COVID-19 outbreak.

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COVID-19: Why more people are adopting and fostering animals

Since the start of COVID-19, animal shelters have seen a rise in the number of people looking to adopt or foster animals. As Reggie Cecchini explains, furry friends can help ease feelings of loneliness during isolation.

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Maluma Gives Stunning Acoustic Performance of 'Carnaval' During 'One World' Concert

Colombian singer Maluma performed a beautiful rendition of his song "Carnaval" for the One World: Together at Home special on Saturday (April 18).

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Chrissy Teigen Trolled John Legend With An Arthur Stuffed Animal

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Chrissy Teigen is very good at social media. She's making good use of this skill during her coronavirus pandemic quarantine, and she's bringing light and happiness to all of our live along the way. On Friday, she posted a photo of her and John Legends' son, Miles, sitting at a little table with two of his stuffed animals.

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Here's Billie Eilish Attending Her First-Ever High School Prom

On Friday night, John Krasinski hosted a special event on his new YouTube channel, SGN (Some Good News), for any high school seniors out there who are missing their prom this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. He invited some special guests to the celebration, including his The Office co-star Rainn Wilson, Chance the Rapper, the Jonas Brothers, and Billie Eilish, none of whom attended their actual high school proms.

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Maluma Gives Stunning Acoustic Performance of 'Carnaval' During 'One World' Concert

Colombian singer Maluma performed a beautiful rendition of his song "Carnaval" for the One World: Together at Home special on Saturday (April 18).

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Prince Harry Speaks of Veteran Pride as He Calls For Volunteers to Support Frontline Services During COVID-19

After catastrophic earthquakes devastated areas of Nepal in 2015, it was the Team Rubicon UK charity that Prince Harry joined to help rebuild one of the communities struck the hardest. And now, as the world continues the fight against coronavirus, the Duke of Sussex is encouraging more people to support the charity’s latest efforts to help frontline workers and vulnerable people.

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Kourtney Kardashian Celebrates 41st Birthday With Special Drive-By From Family & Friends

Kourtney Kardashian just completed another trip around the sun!!

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Khloe Kardashian gives back during the COVID-19 crisis

Both Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian donated $1 million each to a COVID-19 relief funds.And now sister Khloe Kardashian is doing her bit.The 35-year-old has been covering grocery bills for the elderly at various store locations for the past week, according to TMZ. Giving back: Khloe Kardashian has covered the grocery bills of various elderly shoppers in Trader Joe's and Ralphs over the past week, according to reports (pictured 2019)Khloe has been paying for many senior's food shops in both Ralphs and Trader Joe's locations around Los Angeles.

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Khloe Kardashian pays for elderly people’s grocery shopping amid coronavirus pandemic

Khloe Kardashian has been doing her bit to help out the elderly citizens of Los Angeles by paying for their grocery shopping.

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Lady Gaga Called Her Boyfriend, Michael Polansky, the 'Love of My Life'

Lady Gaga has not been shy about sharing her love life and relationship with new boyfriend, Michael Polansky. She posted a Valentine's Day tribute to the tech CEO, calling him her 'Stupid Love,' a reference to her single of the same name.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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