Shows a small, abstract microbe with spiky or blobby shapes, often drawn in bright colors. It represents microorganisms such as bacteria or germs, and is commonly used in contexts related to science, laboratories, experiments, microbiology, and graduate-level study or research work.
You might use this to share lab work or graduate study moments and show enthusiasm for science.
Late nights in the lab 🧪🥼 and goggles on 🥽, loving science and grad life with 🦠.
After the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, 🦠 is commonly used to represent viruses, especially the coronavirus. It often appears in discussions about illness, outbreaks, public health, and disease prevention.
Used in health-related posts to encourage mindful behavior during the spread of disease.
Caring for others means being mindful of how we act: not allowing 🦠 a virus to spread through our bodies 🫁 and affect the people we care about 👥
Because of COVID-19, 🦠 can feel stigmatized for some people. Still, it originally represents science and microbiology, and it’s okay to use it in non-pandemic, science-related contexts.
Related emojis that share similar meanings or usage.
