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I'm now starting a thread and replace my coronavirus thread with stories of compassion, community-building, love and hope amidst #coronavirus crisis. If you find a good story, tweet it to me and I'll share it with my followers!
People are joining the groups to offer help to others within their communities, particularly those who are more at risk of health complications related to #coronavirus. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51915723
The aquarium closes to the public because of #coronavirus, so what did the penguins do? Roam around of course. They visited other animals. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/17/chicago-aquarium-releases-penguins-after-closes-due-coronavirus/5065917002/
Facebook is giving its employees $1,000 to get through #coronavirus. It isn't much, but it's something! 
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/facebook-offers-financial-aid-to-employees-and-small-businesses-2020-03-17?cx_testId=3&cx_testVariant=cx_2&cx_artPos=6
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/facebook-offers-financial-aid-to-employees-and-small-businesses-2020-03-17?cx_testId=3&cx_testVariant=cx_2&cx_artPos=6
Italy may be in lockdown due to #coronavirus, but these dancers won't stop dancing. They take the social aspect of dance online. And they take classes using Whatsapp. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/arts/dance/italy-coronavirus-dance.html?action=click&module=Features&pgtype=Homepage
Folks, caremongering in Durham region! Thanks @Teaqueen180 for sharing this! Check this out and maybe start one in your community! https://twitter.com/CityofPickering/status/1239940708372484097
Cincinnati Zoo takes Fiona the hippo online as it closes due to #coronavirus. Oh so cute! https://www.facebook.com/cincinnatizoo/videos/646073945952924/
The Toronto Raptors is sharing how they keep themselves busy amidst self-isolation! https://www.narcity.com/sports/ca/on/toronto/toronto-raptors-are-sharing-how-they-stay-entertained-during-self-isolation-videos?utm_source=Narcity+Newsletter&utm_campaign=c091ec56b3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_DD_Narcity_Toronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cfcb2e1c3a-c091ec56b3-100304445 #coronavirus #covid19
Well, since most of us are working from home, might as well add music to our lives. Check out #StarRotation from Toronto graphic designer and artist Ethan Pews. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/2020/03/20/need-a-self-isolation-playlist-todays-starrotation-from-toronto-graphic-designer-and-artist-ethan-pews.html #coronavirus #mentalhealth
A dose of good news. During times of crisis like the #coronavirus, we see people banding together. People helping each other. These medical students volunteered to do chores for medical workers who are very busy now saving lives. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/03/20/medical-students-help-health-care-workers-with-everyday-tasks-during-covid-19-outbreak.html
Another dose of good news! Celebrities are fostering shelter dogs amidst #coronavirus. https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/2020/03/23/camila-mendes-antoni-porowski-more-celebs-fostering-shelter-dogs-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/
Need to party, but can't go out. Here's what people are doing: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/21/social-distancing-parties-dj-online-coronavirus #coronavirus #covid19
This is a nice help to keep Canadians keep their jobs! https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-covid19-mar27-business-1.5512151?fbclid=IwAR3uU4L6CXQhlWW5SQnNzspqRdJQx2wVZlZvmUuLzLbu_QNgr-RJoEIcLUg #coronavirus
Want a free course on #happiness by Yale? It's free. Beat the #coronavirus blues. https://globalnews.ca/news/6725509/yale-happiness-class-coronavirus/
Who says birthdays have to be sad in time of quarantine? Check out how a good friend greets her friend with a happy birthday song from a distance. The key is physical distancing and not social distancing. https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2020/03/27/singing-happy-birthday-from-a-safe-distance-during-coronavirus-pandemic/
Spain is one of the countries that have been hit hard by the pandemic. Thousands have died, and the country is in lockdown. But that doesn't stop musicians from serenading their neighbours - and bring much-needed joy. https://beta.canada.com/news/good-news/barcelona-resident-happy-his-serenade-helped-people-forget-coronavirus/wcm/c7b6b40a-0403-4f71-92dd-dba8b73c8b3e/
While the #coronavirus pandemic has changed the world as we know it, the kindness of people like Trooper Schwartz is a reminder that nothing can take away our unity in times of crisis. https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/us/minnesota-trooper-n95-masks-doctor-trnd/index.html
A respiratory therapist working in the US thought he would pulled over and sent back to the US. Then this happened. #coronavirus #covid19 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/customs-warm-welcome-windsor-detroit-1.5523418
A school in Toronto is giving away money to students who are having difficulty paying bills because of #covid19. https://www.narcity.com/news/ca/on/toronto/george-brown-relief-fund-will-help-students-financially-during-covid-19?utm_source=Narcity+Newsletter&utm_campaign=79acb675f6-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_DD_Narcity_Toronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_cfcb2e1c3a-79acb675f6-100304445
