๐ฆ Coronavirus
The latest strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19 is commonly represented using the ๐ฆ Microbe emoji or more broadly with ๐ท Face with Medical Mask. These emojis saw a considerable increase in use in 2020.
Vaccination
Emojis that can be used to represent obtaining a COVID-19 vaccination include:
Other vaccine-ajacent emoji options include:
- ๐ง๐ฌ Scientist - Vaccine development
- ๐งโ๏ธ Health Worker- Vaccine deployment
Vaccination is commonly implied by use of the ๐ Syringe emoji, which no longer displays blood on Apple platforms (coming to iOS 14.5 in March or April 2021). Common words used on Twitter in conjuction with the syringe emoji are "vaccine", "COVID19", "Pfizer", "Moderna".
Hand Washing
Hand washing is commonly represented using ๐งผ Soap or ๐งด Lotion Bottle in combination with hand-gesture emojis. The World Health Organization recommends soap or liquid soap instead of alcohol-based handrub, where possible.
๐ฉ Note: Given World Health Organization advice and the ambiguity of the contents of the ๐งด Lotion Bottle emoji, Emojipedia recommends using ๐งผ Soap to indicate washing or cleanliness.
Suggested hand-washing sequences include many of the following emojis:
- ๐งผ Soap
- ๐๏ธ Hand with Fingers Splayed
- ๐ Clapping Hands
- ๐งด Lotion Bottle
- ๐คฒ Palms Up Together
- ๐ฐ Potable Water
- ๐ฆ Sweat Droplets
- ๐ง Droplet
These emojis can be used in sequence to represent various types of hand washing:
- ๐งผ Washing / cleanliness
- ๐งผ๐ Hand washing
- ๐งผ๐ Hand washing (at small sizes, ๐ Clapping Hands resembles hand washing)
- ๐งด๐คฒ If soap is unavailable; use alcohol-based handrub / sanitizer
Other sequences to represent washing hands:
- ๐งผ๐๐ฐ
- ๐งผ๐๐ฆ
or
- ๐ง
๐งผ
๐คฒ
Suggested Behaviors
In order to minimize the spread of disease, suggested behaviors include:
- ๐ซ๐คฆ Don't touch your face
- ๐ซ๐คง๐คฒ Don't sneeze into hands
- โ ๐คง๐ช Do sneeze into your elbow
- ๐งผ๐โฒ Wash your hands regularly
- ๐๐ท๐ Wearing a mask in public
๐ฉ Note: Consult local advise for specific rules, regulations and best practices as these vary by region.
Social Distancing
Keeping a physical distance from others can be represented by the use of the ๐ซ Prohibited emoji in sequence with other emojis including:
- ๐ซ๐ซ No hugs
- ๐ซ๐ค No handshakes
- ๐ซ๐ง๐ค๐ง No close contact
- ๐ซ๐ No large gatherings
Keeping a safe distance between others in public can help prevent the spread of disease. Many countries recommend keeping a distance of two meters or six feet from others. This can be represented as:
- ๐ง↔๏ธ๐ง Keep a reasonable distance from others
- ๐งโซ๏ธโซ๏ธ๐ง Stand 2m (6ft) apart
- ๐ฆ๐ช Leave packages at door for no-contact delivery
๐ฉ Note: Consult local advise for specific rules, regulations and best practices as these vary by region.
Accessibility
Some people may have specific requirements or need to take additional care due to risk of coronavirus. These may be represented in a number of ways:
- ๐ก Shielding required
- โฟ๏ธ Accessibility requirements
- ๐ Emergency help required
Warning System
Some countries use a form of warning system to represent various stages of recovery. This may take the form of a traffic-light system:
Regions employing a traffic-light system to represent stages may use more than just three colors. Individual colors may represent many phases or stages of restriction:
Another form of restriction in various countries are numbered stages or tiers, reflecting rates of infection or level of community limitations required.
๐ฌ Testing and tracing
Various approaches are used internationally to test the spread of COVID-19. These can be represented in ways such as:
- ๐งซ๐ง๐ฌ – Testing in a lab
- ๐งช๐ก – Testing at home
- ๐ฌ๐ – Drive-through testing
- ๐ก๐ฅต – Temperature checks
- ๐ค๐ – Contact tracing
- ๐ฑ๐ฅ – Exposure notification
- ๐ท๐จ – Quarantine hotel
๐ Alternative Greetings
While digital greetings cannot spread disease the same way that physical greetings do, emojis for limited-contact greetings can encourage good public social practices.
- ๐ Waving Hand – Hello
- ๐ Vulcan Salute – Live long and prosper
- โ๏ธ Victory Hand – Peace
- ๐ค Love-You Gesture – I love you in American Sign Language
- ๐ค Sign of the Horns – Rock on
- ๐ช Flexed Biceps – Elbow-touch
- ๐ Folded Hands – Namaste
- โ๐จ๐ค – Air High Five
๐งโ๏ธ Medical Emojis
General medical, health and hygiene-related emojis include:
- ๐ท Face with Medical Mask
- ๐คง Sneezing Face
- ๐งโ๏ธ Health Worker
- ๐ฆ Microbe
- ๐ฅ Hospital
- ๐ Ambulance
- ๐ Pill
- ๐ฉบ Stethoscope
- ๐งด Lotion Bottle
- ๐งผ Soap
- ๐งฝ Sponge
- ๐ Syringe
โถ๏ธ YouTube
YouTube has custom emotes which were released in March 2020. These work in comments for livestreams and include:
- :chillwcat:
- :chillwdog:
- :dothefive:
- :elbowbump:
- :elbowcough:
- :goodvibes:
- :hydrate:
- :learning:
- :sanitizer:
- :shelterin:
- :socialdist:
- :stayhome:
- :takeout:
- :thanksdoc:
- :videocall:
- :virtualhug:
- :washhands:
- :yougotthis:
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