Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Tell me something good

We are living in a time of uncertainty. Life in a Covid 19 world seems to be changing by the hour. People are freaked out and scared for good reason. 

How are you getting through the crisis? Are you self-isolating, working, as usual, working from home, or are laid off? People are social beings and being cut off from friends and loved ones will be difficult. 

I am looking for "day brighteners" and positive stories to make me smile. This story did just that, "Caremongering Facebook group helping Halifax residents impacted by COVID-19." 

A group of Halifax residents have come together to help spread items and information to those in the community most impacted by the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

The Facebook group, called Caremongering-HFX: Halifax-Area Community Response to COVID-19, was created on Friday, two days before Nova Scotia saw its first three presumptive cases of COVID-19.


Amber Tucker, who created the group, said one of its main goals is to provide food, health care and other necessities to those currently in self-isolation or quarantine. 

Read the story at https://globalnews.ca/news/6688256/caremongering-facebook-group-halifax-coronavirus-covid-19/

Avi Schiffman, a 17-year-old, from Seattle created a website tracking the coronavirus. His website has become one of the most vital resources for people seeking accurate and updated numbers on the pandemic. Read the story at https://www.democracynow.org/2020/3/13/meet_the_17_year_old_behind


Rebecca Mehra helped an elderly couple shop for groceries. This story broke my heart but also made me smile that this woman helped a couple in need. Read the story at https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/03/13/woman-helps-elderly-couple-grocery-shop-nr-keilar-vpx.cnn