Don’t want to go out? Are you too exhausted to do your grocery shopping? Do you want to reduce your risk of exposure to the coronavirus?

Regardless of whether you lack the time or the inclination to go out and do errands, there are online conveniences that have got your back. These days, you can easily perform online grocery shopping, attend virtual classes, or even have petrol delivered right to your home.

Online Makes It Oh-So-Fine

Online services aren’t new. However, after the coronavirus pandemic hit and brought normal operations all over the world  to a grinding halt, the spotlight has since been trained onto the advantages of online technology.

With lockdowns and community quarantines being implemented in various areas and territories around the globe, going online has been one of the most popular things that people have resorted to. Going online is not just used for information and entertainment. Nowadays, it also fulfills a lot of roles in the daily lives of people living in the midst of the COVID-19 breakout.

While stay-at-home orders and quarantine regulations have been relaxed or totally lifted in different areas, there are still some people who choose to avoid going out. They are still concerned about exposing themselves and their loved ones to the novel coronavirus, especially in the absence of a vaccine.

That is why a lot of people are thankful for online technology. With it, life is made much easier and more convenient. If you are one of those who want to stay home until the COVID-19 curve is flattened, then here are some online services that you can turn to for your needs:

1.        Petrol Delivery Service

A handy app to download is one for a petrol delivery service. This service is especially useful when you have an empty tank of gas and you require your vehicle to get around for essential errands. There is a petrol delivery service provider that can simply send out their petrol pilots and refuel your vehicle anytime, anywhere.

All you need to do is download the app, choose your petrol, and pay via credit or debit card. Just make sure that you park your vehicle in an accessible parking area or garage, leave the fuel cap unlocked, and wait for the petrol delivery person to arrive.

Since the threat of the coronavirus is still around, these delivery pilots follow stringent health and safety guidelines. They typically wear a mask and gloves and they sanitize the surfaces on your vehicle that they have touched.

You also just pay the same amount for the fuel and a tiny add-on for the delivery fee. It’s a small compromise that will already save you time and effort. Of course, the contactless service is also ideal when you don’t want to be exposed to COVID-19.

2.        Online Grocery Stores

Thanks to online grocery stores, people can just click and tap their favorite supermarket goodies and have these delivered right to their doorstep (or at least a meter away, if you’re observing social distancing rules).

There are reputable e-grocers out there that can cater to the grocery needs of people who do not want to go out or simply do not have time to do so. With online delivery services provided by groceries and supermarkets nowadays, all one has to do is download an app or browse through the website, scroll through a wide selection of items, pay, and then wait for their goods to be delivered.

If you’re buying from a trusted online grocer (such as UAE-based grocery delivery service el Grocer), then you can also take advantage of same-store pricing and weekly promotions. This is on top of the ease and convenience of not having to dress up, go through traffic, or lug around heavy items. You not only save on time, but you also save on energy and resources when you opt for online grocery delivery.

3. Online Classes

To spend their time at home, some people enroll themselves or their children in online classes. Face-to-face or physical classes are still highly discouraged in some areas because of the risk of coronavirus transmission within enclosed spaces. A lot of schools and academic institutions remain closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Online classes provide a way for people to pursue their interests in the comforts of their own homes. Normally, you can choose the most convenient schedule that you like and attend virtual classes wherever you may be.

Online classes range from kiddie courses on arts, music, languages, or STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) subjects to adult-oriented courses on personal development, leadership and management, and skills training. Some can also enroll in advanced courses in the fields that they are in. In addition, there are free webinars that tackle everything from baking to computer programming and analytics.

Ease and Convenience With Just a Tap

With just a click, a swipe, or a tap, you can have your groceries or petrol delivered to where you are. You can also continue learning through online classes. With these online conveniences, you save time, money, and most of all, avoid risking your life by going out and exposing yourself to possible COVID-19 risks.

 AUTHOR BIO

Xavi Nunes is the Co-Founder and CMO at El Grocer, a digital platform for grocery stores and specialty and gourmet shops in the UAE. The company is reinventing the grocery shopping experience, integrating the best local stores into the mobile-first environment.