In fact, this is exciting: Quarantine is uniting us more than ever

People, regardless of country, have always hoped that technology would bring them unity, not conflict, noted the New York Times' Kevin Roose in an article . But did that happen? Unfortunately, not. Despite people's desire to get along through technology, social networks in general caused some sort of distancing. Just remember how many times you stayed on Instagram while in the cafe with friends. But recently the situation caused by coronavirus is teaching us how to live online. Finally, humanity was fortunate enough to unite through technology.

First, when the virus was initially localized in China, discussions on WhatsApp groups began to determine whether coronavirus would "arrive" in Europe. Then there was the first case outside China, then the first case in Europe and so on. Until the first two people in Albania were diagnosed with Covid-19, WhatsApp groups were boiling over, but it didn't end there.

Indeed cases of Covid-19-infected people have brought panic to everyone. It was understandable. After the government measures banning free movement and emphasizing quarantine, the next phase of virtual communication began.

We certainly do not pretend that what will happen in the world will be fun. On the contrary, there will be loss of lives and people facing the symptoms of Covid-19. But on the other hand, there was a kind of virtual reunion that seemed to happen for the first time. People communicate and care for each other.

Anabel Media published a series of contacts gathered through communication with followers, where people in need can seek help. Instagram shared a pharmacy where mothers can contact if they have vital needs for toddlers.

People - following Italy's example - came out onto the balconies and applauded the doctors and nurses.

A medical student left the phone number in the palace, where older people can call for help. Someone sings on the balcony for the neighbors. Arbana Osmani cooks daily and shares recipes with her followers. Aulona Musta illustrates exercises to keep the body in shape at home. Marsela and Vitmar offer live concert on Instagram. DJ Sardi plays livestream music and so on.

So if there's one good thing in this whole easy situation, it's that the virus is forcing us to use the internet for each other: Talking, sharing information, giving concrete solutions, having fun, helping and why no, let's distribute memes too.

As the virus is forcing us to stay indoors, virtual connectivity is extremely powerful. It actually does. Isolation is joining us, even with that cousin with whom we were only greeted for birthdays and congratulations on the end of the year. Isolation is making us appreciate what really matters in life.