Looking for love? Wash your hands first, say dating apps
by Alex Hern from Science | The Guardian on (#50GSH)
How dating apps are adapting to love in the time of coronavirus
Dating apps are adapting to love in the time of coronavirus, warning their users of the elevated risks of going on dates while trying to ensure they do not switch off entirely when the time comes to self-isolate.
OKCupid, which prides itself on its data-led approach to dating, asking users to fill in detailed questionnaires and matching them with others who give similar answers, has sent a push alert to every user asking them an additional question: "Does coronavirus affect your dating life?"
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