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With the federal social distancing guidelines being extended through April 30, folks are seeking out new ways to pass the time. Jessica Bailis, homebound and working remotely, saw an opportunity to offer local sequestered singles a chance to connect with others looking to spark up some virtual romance in the time of COVID At the end of March, she created Love Is Quarantine Boulder — a blind dating platform that connects folks through phone calls and audio sessions in Google Hangouts.

Bailis wants daters to stop sliding into DMs and actually chat without asking for photos or physical descriptions of the ones who they are communicating with. We caught up with the first-time, year-old matchmaker to find out what inspired her to play cupid. Daily Camera: Really love the idea of bringing singles together and potentially helping folks find a match during this time of social distancing. What inspired you to offer this service? Do you have a background in matchmaking ?

So, I created Love Is Quarantine Boulder, posted in a few online groups to see if there was interest, and got over 30 people to sign up in just a few days. I have a full-time job — currently working from home due to social distancing — as a marketing and communications research analyst in the energy industry. DC: How are you getting the word out about this venture?