Videos of residents in Italy and Spain stepping out on their doorsteps to applaud their healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic went viral on March 15. People in self-isolation all over the world are adopting the new tradition to show their gratitude to those working hard to end the pandemic. - Twitter video
This message is being sent out by healthcare workers across the globe as governments urge residents to stay home and self-isolate to reduce the risk of infection of the COVID-19 virus. - Facebook photo
Videos of residents in Italy and Spain stepping out on their doorsteps to applaud their healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic went viral on March 15. People in self-isolation all over the world are adopting the new tradition to show their gratitude to those working hard to end the pandemic. - Twitter video
Videos of residents in Italy and Spain stepping out on their doorsteps to applaud their healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic went viral on March 15. People in self-isolation all over the world are adopting the new tradition to show their gratitude to those working hard to end the pandemic. - Twitter video
This message is being sent out by healthcare workers across the globe as governments urge residents to stay home and self-isolate to reduce the risk of infection of the COVID-19 virus. - Facebook photo
On March 19, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) made an announcement asking all Ontarians to help thank and support our nurses, doctors and other health care workers for their ongoing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"RNAO is asking everyone — from the doorsteps of their homes or keeping a safe distance — to cheer on the millions of health providers, social service and other essential front-line workers in Ontario, Canada and around the world who are tackling #COVID19," the organization stated on their website.
The new tradition began March 19. Participants are asked to take to their doorstep and make some noise for their local health care providers at 7:30 p.m. sharp, every night until the COVID-19 crisis is over.
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“Step out onto your porch, balcony, or open a window and make some noise. Take a short video of yourself banging some pots and pans, singing a song, applauding, or honking your horn, and share it on social media,” said Dr. Doris Grinspun, CEO of RNAO.
Don't forget to tag @RNAO in your social media posts, and include the tags #TogetherWeCanDoIt and #Cheer4HealthWorkers.
The campaign is inspired by the words of Dr. Tedros at the World Health Organization, who said: "This amazing spirit of human solidarity must become even more infectious than the virus itself."
The RNAO has represented registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students across the province since 1925.
