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Coronavirus news has us anxious and sad. Here are 11 things weve seen that lifted our spirits.
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of Washington Post


Washington Post, March 18, 2020
Posted: May 3rd, 2020
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/03/18/coronavi...

In this time of social distancing and high anxiety, it can help to step back and remind ourselves of the myriad ways people are still being positive. We asked several of our reporters to share something they saw this week that is helping them remain upbeat. Inside Chicagos once-bustling Shedd Aquarium, there wasnt a soul in sight except for a penguin waddling past the glass tanks. With the facility closed to the public, staff at the aquarium saw an opportunity for a field trip. They started Sunday with a penguin named Wellington, who peered into one of the giant fish tanks. The next day was mated pair Edward and Annies turn. Video of the sightseeing trips was shared online thousands of times. Like many nursing homes across the country, Sterling Village in Massachusetts has severely restricted its visitation policy. But resident Millie Ericksons family still wanted to celebrate her 100th birthday with her, so they and the facility found a creative solution. About a dozen of her family members and nursing-home staff gathered outside her window to sing Happy Birthday as she waved along with the music and teared up and it was all caught on video. I was heartened that this family found an outside-the-box way to make their loved one feel embraced and valued during this isolating time. We may currently need to keep our physical distance from older family members, but that doesnt mean we cant facilitate togetherness. Those human connections are what will get us through this crisis.

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