Good news amidst Coronavirus

Hi everyone. There’s too much bad news about this pandemic, and I know for myself, watching all the negative news only serves to increase my fear and anxiety. Fortunately, there’s also a lot of good news happening right now as well. Below I’ve compiled a few links that are sure to lift your spirits when you are feeling down about the current situation. Below is a variety of websites with good coronavirus news, an inspiring video, some positive facts regarding this pandemic, and finally a list of all the free online entertainment and fitness resources! Hope you enjoy.

Cnet’s compilation of positive news amongst the coronavirus here. Be sure to click through the photo gallery of uplifting scenes of coronavirus solidarity.

Harvard Health also wrote a lovely list of positive news here. One of the best statistics I read in this article is that estimates now suggest 99% of people will recover from coronavirus. This was incredibly reassuring.

Below is a video I found that’s just feel good. I especially recommend checking out all of the ways that love prevails through the coronavirus starting at 3:46 in the video. There are clips of coronavirus weddings, births, families coming together in unique ways, and a zoom wedding complete with the cast from The Office.

A few uplifting facts about the coronavirus:

• The lockdown has been quite positive for the environment. With China’s lockdown alone, CO2 emissions were decreased 25% from the previous year

• Research suggests that 99% of people recover from Coronavirus

• Countries all over the world are providing relief to their citizens to alleviate the strain placed by coronavirus. France is freezing tax and rent payments for small businesses in efforts to prevent any business from failing due to this pandemic.

• The first US clinical trials for a potential vaccine have already begun testing in Seattle.
  

For a list of all the free online entertainment options available right now click here. A couple especially cool resources listed on this site include free 90 day trials for fitness classes on the Peleton App, and FitPass app!