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It's worth mentioning that most people with COVID-19 recover. Current estimates suggest that 99% of people infected will beat it. Some people even don't experience any of the symptoms at all. Yes, thousands have died, but the overall death rate is about 1% (or perhaps even lower), far less than MERS (about 34%), SARS (about 11%), or Ebola (90%), though a lot higher than the average seasonal flu (0.1%). Condolences to all the lives lost to this illness, and we should expect many more cases, but if we were to isolate the fatality rates, it could be far worse.

#2

Leadership Indeed

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585points

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Cee Mor 4 years ago

That's a leader!

128points

Also, scientists have found out how the novel coronavirus breaks into human cells. This will significantly help to develop treatments. It began when researchers revealed the first picture of how the novel coronavirus binds with human respiratory cells to produce more viruses. The scientists in China then solidified the images all the way down to the level of the atoms at the binding points. With this news, understanding how the virus enters cells will significantly aid researchers in finding drugs and vaccines to fight the virus.

A good example of this also comes from China where local medical authorities reported that a drug used in Japan to treat new strains of influenza appeared to be effective in coronavirus patients. Zhang Xinmin, an official at China's science and technology ministry, said favipiravir, developed by a subsidiary of Fujifilm, had produced promising results in clinical trials in Wuhan and Shenzhen involving 340 patients.

#3

Not Often Do We See People This Young And Mature. Bravo Edmidgley, We Are Sorry You Had To Step Down

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579points

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Water Bottle 4 years ago

Damn

77points

Next, humanity's response to future pandemics should improve. "The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed shortcomings in healthcare systems throughout the world that provide an opportunity to improve them," Robert H. Shmerling, MD, wrote in the Harvard Health Blog. "For example, a faster global response, better and quicker distribution of testing kits, and more coordinated and coherent public messaging should be expected the next time around. (No guarantees, of course.)"

The new coronavirus epidemic is a huge problem that's probably only gonna get bigger in the following weeks and months. For those who are infected and those trying to avoid infection, these are definitely tough times. But, as Shmerling put it, "Amid all the doom and gloom, there are some positive stories, positive messages and reasons to remain hopeful."

#4

Husband Celebrates 67th Anniversary Outside Wife’s Nursing Home

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522points

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slackjack 4 years ago

UDAMAN!

48points

#5

Lots Of Strange Things Happening In The World Lately. Adopted This Rescue Kitty Today To Help Make Both Our Lives Better

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522points

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Dinetk 4 years ago

A black one! I have a black almost 17 year old black lady and she's so special. I'm sure she'll give you joy.

86points

#6

We Don’t Deserve John Bon Jovi

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513points

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Firework 4 years ago

That's really nice to risk coronavirus without getting paid, I hope the kitchen stays open.

68points

#7

Heroes

Final score:

496points

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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 4 years ago

Now u see how unfair and ridiculous some wages are?

148points

#8

My Local Chinese Restaurant Fed 100 People For Free Today. This Is What Community Is All About

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493points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

Bloody good on them. That food looks amazing!

113points

#9

This 103 Year Old Iranian Women Beat The The Corona Virus And Was Allowed To Go Back Home! She’s Holding A Piece Of Paper Saying “I Defeated The Corona Virus”

Final score:

482points

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Real Joe Biden 4 years ago

Good for her. I like this lady.

66points

#10

Husband And Wife On First Line Of Defense Against Coronavirus. Finally Meet For Couple Minutes

Final score:

475points

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Spinaap 4 years ago

damn onions

140points

#11

Stop Hoarding

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466points

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ADHORTATOR 4 years ago

Yes, be like Ashley

82points

#12

That's How You Do It!

Final score:

453points

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Falcon 4 years ago

Yup, similar story here, my landlord, whom I've rented the appartment for 5+ years, called me and told me that if I'm struggling with money, I don't need to pay the rent for the time being if things at work get bad.

98points

#13

This Church Has The Right Idea

Final score:

441points

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Jim Kang 4 years ago

Atheist here, I wouldn't mind going to this church, if my wife asked me to.

10points

#14

He Comes To Talk To His Dad Every Day Since The Nursing Home Is On Lockdown

Final score:

436points

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Autumn Galloway 4 years ago

awww that is a real son. I feel for him.

69points

#15

China Sent Medical Masks To Italy

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423points

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Chu Yue Ling 4 years ago

Unless you are Uighur, of course.

6points

#16

Great News

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415points

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Charolett Wells 4 years ago (edited)

Who, who ,who, who. Finally, someone was able to answer it.

85points

#17

This Japanese Shopkeeper's Smile

Final score:

413points

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Thembisa Shushu 4 years ago

She's beautiful

23points

#18

100 Years Old Today And The Nursing Home Is On Coronavirus Lockdown So They Sang To Her From Outside

Final score:

393points

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Animal lover❤ 4 years ago

Awwwww

5points

#19

Humans Above Business. Always

Final score:

391points

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S Mizzi 4 years ago

💓

3points

#20

Jennifer Haller, The First Person In The World To Be Injected With The Experimental Vaccine For The Covid-19

Final score:

389points

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Sergio Bicerra Descalzi 4 years ago

Praying for her!

103points

#21

I'm Gonna Cry

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388points

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Hannah Spivey 4 years ago

thats so heartwarming

55points

#22

Granddaughter Telling Grandfather The News Of Her Engagement

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384points

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Adam C 4 years ago (edited)

Who is keeping grandpa company?

32points

#23

A Doctor In Wuhan Stopped To Let A 87 Year Old Patient To See The Sunset During A Transfer

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374points

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Human #1,232,867 4 years ago

With the production stopped, finally people can see the sky again in China.

78points

#24

Someone With A Generous And Kind Heart

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368points

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Firework 4 years ago

💛 This is their heart. Notice that it's golden.

76points

#25

Distancing Solution In A Danish Supermarket

Final score:

357points

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Petra Schaap 4 years ago

and no one has a 10 year supply of toiletpaper with him!

143points

#26

During The Quarantine, A Pianist In Barcelona Went To His Balcony To Play “My Heart Will Go On”

During the quarantine, a pianist in Barcelona went to his balcony to play “My Heart Will Go On” for his neighborhood.

After he started, a sax player in the building next door joined him.

I’m here for all of this...🌎❤️pic.twitter.com/3utPYfDbua
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) March 18, 2020

Final score:

354points

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Magpie 4 years ago

THANK YOU !!!!! trying to upvote this a hundred times. Thru' chills and tears.

62points

#27

My Wife Off To Fight Covid-19. Not All Heroes Wear Capes. Some Wear Ppe

Final score:

354points

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A2Bros 4 years ago

PPE: Personal Protection Equipment.

72points

#28

A Customer Left A $2,500 Tip To Support An Ohio Bar That Had To Close Because Of Coronavirus

Final score:

341points

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Carol Emory 4 years ago

Other people that are being forgotten again are the homeless. They have no where to quarantine that is not crowded to the max. One guy that I know that's homeless in the area was still standing on a corner with a sign asking for work or help. I gave him $50 and he started crying. I just hope they don't completely lock down everything or these people might starve to death.

10points

#29

Sometimes A Bad Situation Brings Out The Best

Final score:

335points

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Donna Reynolds 4 years ago

They are really tall in more ways than one.

2points

#30

Boyfriend Lost His Serving Job Because Of Corona. Bosses Cleared Out The Kitchen To Provide Food For Employees And Intend On Making Them Weekly Care Packages

Final score:

318points

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Water Bottle 4 years ago

That is a restaurant I would love to work for

62points

#31

Father Of The Year

Final score:

318points

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Water Bottle 4 years ago

This is awesome

45points

#32

A Local Bank In My Area Bought All The Corned Beef From A Local Deli After They Had To Shut Down Do To The Coronavirus

Final score:

302points

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Water Bottle 4 years ago

That is a great way to get customers

35points

#33

My Kindergarten Teaching Wife Holding Daily Zoom Sessions For Her Students. Because She's A Real Hero!

Final score:

294points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

@boredpanda Can you please ban this Real Joe Biden please? He's a complete a*****e.

92points

#34

Stay Safe Be Kind

Final score:

286points

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Water Bottle 4 years ago (edited)

It’s not a movie I want to be in right now

50points

#35

Wholesome

Final score:

275points

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Hannah Spivey 4 years ago

is soooo adorable

39points

#36

Spanish Soldiers Helping An Elderly Woman During Quarentine

Final score:

271points

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Holly Molly 4 years ago

Respect!

3points

#37

A 98 Year Old Patient Recovered From Coronavirus In China

Final score:

266points

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Jim Kang 4 years ago

It's not propaganda, the elderly are more susceptible to corona, like they are with influenza, and many other illnesses. It doesn't mean that some won't survive this pandemic. Just like some of the younger victims will sadly die from this.

60points

#38

This Student Created A Network Of 'Shopping Angels' To Help The Elderly Get Groceries During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Final score:

265points

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Summer Woodsong 4 years ago

Another hero, bless her!

43points

#39

We Need More Efforts Like These

Final score:

246points

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Rick 4 years ago

j’adore!

7points

#40

NZ Supermarket

Final score:

239points

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Katerina Huskova 4 years ago

Here in the CZ we have 2 hours shopping window for only elderly people.

54points

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#41

Reasonable And Appreciative Customers? No Way

Final score:

55points

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PyroKitty 4 years ago

So kind.

1point

#42

Drew Is A Legend

Final score:

53points

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Water Bottle 4 years ago

Maybe I should do this

11points

#43

Nice

Final score:

53points

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Sori 4 years ago

Yes! Their wages are so low compared to others and super market employees usually have to work during times that others stay home for.

14points

#44

Took Mom To Walmart This Morning To Grab A Few Things And As Usual, The Toilet Paper And Paper Towels Were Nowhere To Be Found

As we were walking to the car, we see this guy stopping some elderly folks and handing them bags of toilet paper.... Out of his trunk. I was blown away because I'm usually expecting the worst in people. He came over to us and asked if we needed some then handed my mom a bag with, I think 5 or 6 rolls. Then he says he didn't want money... He was just out helping the older folks that needed it! That was pretty rad.
Thank you, toilet paper guy!!

Tony Valdez Report

Final score:

52points

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Dynein 4 years ago

This is would not be necessary if supermarkets would limit the amount a single person can take for the most popular items. The supermarket where I usually shop did that - and guess what, we were able to find everything we needed this week.

17points

#45

Chris Is Definitely A Bro

Final score:

51points

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Aria Whitaker 4 years ago

This. This is humanity.

5points

#46

Neighbours On Lockdown Sing Happy Birthday To 80 Year Old From Their Balconies

Final score:

50points

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Magpie 4 years ago

What impresses me ; is that they know it is her birthday. Well done!

8points

#47

This Is Darryl Falzarano, His 12 Member Research Team Is Currently Testing A Vaccine For Covid-19

Final score:

50points

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Monika Soffronow 4 years ago

Read more about these amazing Canadian scientists at VIDO-InterVac here: https://www.vido.org/

2points

#48

You Amazing Humans, We Thank You

Final score:

50points

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Carol Emory 4 years ago

Stay safe Superheroes!!

5points

#49

China Permanently Bans Consumption Of Wild Animals

Final score:

49points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

I doubted this but: https://vegnews.com/2020/2/china-permanently-bans-consumption-of-wild-animals

11points

#50

We Had To Cancel Our Wedding, But We Didn’t Cancel The Marriage

Final score:

49points

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Dinetk 4 years ago

All the best!

6points

#51

Due To Coronavirus, We Decided To Just Go To The Courthouse Today Instead Of Stressing About The Wedding We've Been Planning For Months. Couldn't Be Happier

Final score:

48points

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Zorena Deckard 4 years ago

Congratulations! Now go stay safe!

8points

#52

Covid Power Couple Working Long Shifts In The ER! I Cannot Tell You How Happy I Am To Have My Boyfriend Who Understands The Stresses I’m Going Through

Final score:

48points

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Monika Soffronow 4 years ago (edited)

All doctors and nurses dealing with this virus are putting their own health on the line. Americans often say "Thank you for your service" to military personnel. I would like to say it to all medics everywhere: Thank you for your service!

6points

#53

Policeman Feeding Birds Near Erbil Citadel During COVID-19. No One Else Is Out Due To The Pandemic

Final score:

48points

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Aria Whitaker 4 years ago

Hey, the sky-rats have to eat too!! Thanks officers!

6points

#54

My Mom Saw Phil Woodman, President Of Woodman's (Major Grocery Chain In The Midwest), Stocking The Chicken At His Store This Morning

Final score:

47points

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Carol Emory 4 years ago

That's an awesome owner. Ok Waltons..he set the bar high. Ball's in your court!

3points

#55

Shout Out To My Sister For Singing Happy Birthday To Me While I’m Self Quarantined. Here’s To 28!

Final score:

45points

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Jennifer Gould 4 years ago

They look so much alike! Happy Birthday!

9points

#56

Oink, Oink

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44points

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Dinetk 4 years ago

I was in Genua last year and saw them during the day.

4points

#57

My Sister On The Left, Chicago Fire Department Paramedic. Thanks For Being Awesome, Dork

Final score:

44points

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#58

Good Socializing Etiquette In The Era Of The Coronavirus

Final score:

44points

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Donna Rakowiecki 4 years ago

I love this. They are smartly enjoying a social gathering.

4points

#59

Elderly Residents In A Care Home In Scotland Have Not Been Allowed Visitation From Their Loved Ones Due To Covid 19. The Carers Are Using Facebook To Keep In Touch With Their Families To Let Them Know They Are Safe

Elderly Residents In A Care Home In Scotland Have Not Been Allowed Visitation From Their Loved Ones Due To Covid 19. The Carers Are Using Facebook To Keep In Touch With Their Families To Let Them Know They Are Safe

Final score:

43points

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Sori 4 years ago

Awwww

4points

#60

Give A Little Smile In This Troubling Time. My Work Is Giving Away Free Toilet Paper When You Spend $5 In Our Drive-Thru. Everyone Gets A Good Laugh About It! Love My Job

Final score:

42points

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Vicky 4 years ago

One quick question where is this ? I have a bunch of elder neighbors and would like to give it to them.

0points

#61

My Neighborhood Converted Our Library To A Food And Supply Bank During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Final score:

42points

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Rick 4 years ago

Nice idea... but I am confused - this is a library? It looks like a giant post box. How do you rent books out from there? Surely there is nobody manning it all the time?

4points

#62

My Local Distillery Started Making Hand Sanitizer And Giving It Away For Free

Final score:

41points

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REDNEKNATION 4 years ago

love the name

5points

#63

Butcher Dave Jones, The Owner Of D Jones Butchers In Earlsheaton, UK, Posted On Social Media Offering To Deliver 2-Week Food Parcel At No Cost, After A Rise In Coronavirus Cases Across The UK

Final score:

40points

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Sori 4 years ago

What a good guy!

3points

#64

The Red Cross In Italy Helping Deliver Food And Goods To The Quarantined

Final score:

40points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

That resident is overwhelmed. Beautiful.

5points

#65

The Owner Of My Local Supermarket Hitesh Is Opening Early And Allowing Only Pensioners For An Hour

Final score:

39points

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Louplou 4 years ago

I wish my local IGA was as kind. Living in a small rural town (1500 people), only one supermarket & they've jacked up all their prices - because life isn't difficult enough atm. Examples: $7(au) for a lettuce, $19 for 5kg potatoes and regardless of family size (we're a family of 6) only allowed to purchase 1 of any item

1point

#66

Free Books

Final score:

38points

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Summer Woodsong 4 years ago

No worries, just place the box of books outside for a couple days before sharing. The virus dies on paper and plastic fairly quickly. If you put the books each in a ziplock and folks use gloves, it could still work. Maybe add a note/sign to explain what precautions had been taken and how to be safe. Not a bad idea, just needs some detail added.

4points

#67

School Staff In Wyoming, Standing Out In The Storm With Lunches For Students

Final score:

38points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

Hero!

7points

#68

A Hotel In Wuhan Has Been Providing 1000 Free “Love Box Lunch” Meals A Day For Frontline Medical Staff At Hospitals

Final score:

38points

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REDNEKNATION 4 years ago

love the hats

0points

#69

Salute To All Health Workers Around The Globe Sacrificing Their Comfort And Safety To Help Another

Final score:

37points

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Magpie 4 years ago

I hope they are looking after their own health as well.

3points

#70

A Patient’s Daughter Writing Messages To Her Mom During The Visitor Ban Amidst The Corona Outbreak

Final score:

36points

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#71

My Local Trader Joe's Making Sure People Get What They Need

Final score:

35points

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Ms Phit 4 years ago

Very grateful to my son's girlfriend who went shopping at TJ's for us this morning (I have an immune disorder and am 100% stuck at home)

8points

#72

When A Woman In London Posted This Letter In Her Building, She Heard A Knock On Her Door And No One Was There— A Neighbor Left These Chocolates With An Anonymous Reply To Her Letter

Final score:

34points

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Mer 4 years ago

♥

0points

#73

DIY Face Shields For Our Frontliners

Final score:

34points

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Sori 4 years ago

Awesome!

5points

#74

Real Heroes Deserve More Appreciation

Final score:

34points

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Animal lover❤ 4 years ago

Real heros

3points

#75

Landlady Gives Some Money To Tenants, Also Lets Them Have 1 Month Free Rent

Final score:

33points

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Monika Soffronow 4 years ago

What currency is it? Does anyone know?

2points

#76

Here's My Bosses Cooking The Last Of The Food In The Restaurant To Give Out To The Employees

Final score:

33points

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Mer 4 years ago

Kind but sad, too.

1point

#77

My Sister Sent This To Me Today, I'm So Proud Of Her

Final score:

33points

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#78

This Saint Of A Woman Has Been Handing Out Sack Lunches For The Kids At A Local Park

Final score:

33points

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Monika Soffronow 4 years ago

Judging by her work clothes she is working for the Nutrition Services Department of Victor Valley Union High School District which seems to be in Victorville, CA.

2points

#79

My Neighborhood Little Free Library Transformed Overnight (Love My Neighbors In Madison)

Final score:

32points

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#80

Coronavirus Lockdown Likely Saved 77,000 Lives In China Just By Reducing Pollution

Final score:

30points

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Monika Soffronow 4 years ago

We need to set our priorities straight!

1point

#81

Christmas In March! Why Not?

Final score:

29points

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Bill 4 years ago

And some of us left them up

13points

#82

Wholesome

Final score:

28points

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PyroKitty 4 years ago

Aww, they even put up a little sign (not the ducks, the ducks didn't do it. that is not what i am implying) :)

3points

#83

Invisible Hands

Final score:

28points

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#84

Things Are Fine At My Local Grocery. Out Of A Few Staples, But No Need To Panic Or Hoard

Final score:

28points

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Tiny Dynamine 4 years ago

Wow, he lives in a civilised community! Tell us where it is!

12points

#85

Northern Canadian City Embracing Social Distancing By Putting Hearts In Their Windows For People On Walks To See; This Is Just Some Of Them!

Final score:

28points

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#86

I Just Drove By This, Not Everyone Is A Hoarder. It Put A Smile On My Face In These Uncertain Times

Final score:

26points

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FÛŁŁ_ÊFFÊČT 4 years ago

Isn't this the same table from before?

2points

#87

Our Mailman Posted This Today! Sars-Cov-2 Can Survive On Steel For Up To Three Days, So I'll Be Sanitizing Mine, As Well

Final score:

26points

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Madb vonMesser 4 years ago

This needs more updates. Sincerely, a mailman.

8points

#88

Faith In Humanity Restored!

Final score:

25points

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#89

To Help Low-Income Families Stay Connected To Updates About The Covid-19 Pandemic And To Alleviate Those Adversely Affected, Comcast Is Giving Away Two Months Of Free Internet Services Through Its Internet Essentials Program For Eligible Households That Sign Up Starting Monday, March 16

To Help Low-Income Families Stay Connected To Updates About The Covid-19 Pandemic And To Alleviate Those Adversely Affected, Comcast Is Giving Away Two Months Of Free Internet Services Through Its Internet Essentials Program For Eligible Households That Sign Up Starting Monday, March 16

Final score:

24points

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Carol Emory 4 years ago

Spectrum internet here offered free internet connections to all of the college students who are now forced to take online classes due to the lockdowns. As a tutor for my college, this made me smile as some of my students were fighting getting in before the lockdown due to changing public transit. They have computers at home, but no internet. Now they have a way to finish their classes without having to travel. One messaged me and told me how weird it's gonna be doing his homework in his PJ's.

4points

#90

Was Going To Buy TP This Past Weekend. Put Final Roll On The Holder This Morning

I couldn't find any. Many trips, 6 days, Ran into a driver. Said he just delivered to another store. Gave him a $20 card to subway. Thank these heroes even if it's small!

Jmirque Report

Final score:

24points

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#91

My Apartment Complex Had To Close The Clubhouse, Close The Gym, And Postpone Resident Events. But They Won't Stop Trying To Cheer Us All Up Despitethe Quarantine! Today I Found Puzzles When I Went To Check The Mail

My Apartment Complex Had To Close The Clubhouse, Close The Gym, And Postpone Resident Events. But They Won't Stop Trying To Cheer Us All Up Despitethe Quarantine! Today I Found Puzzles When I Went To Check The Mail

Final score:

24points

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Liam Walsh 4 years ago

Scrolling down and seeing just the top of that photo I was worried it was going to be someone a tad hairy...

3points

#92

People Buying Gift Cards From A Local Restaurant To See Them Through Lean Times

Final score:

23points

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#93

Doing Your Part Looks Like This, NYC Rush-Hour Traffic, It's Not Easy, But We Can Do This

Final score:

22points

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#94

My Workmate Got This Through His Door. Be Kind And Be Safe

Final score:

22points

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#95

Showing The Movie On The Wall, Italy

Final score:

22points

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Phoebe Bean 4 years ago

Cinema Paradiso! (not that movie, but the scene from it, you know.)

1point

#96

What People Are Upto In Italy During Corona Pandemic

#COVID19KE #StayAtHomeChallenge
What people are upto in Italy during corona pandemic pic.twitter.com/3qYhS3q7Nz
— Basho (@bm_bashir) March 18, 2020

Final score:

21points

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Robert Bailey 4 years ago

Aw, hell. Now it's going to be months before we can get it.

1point

#97

Crystal Clear Water In Venice Due To Decrease Of Pollution

Final score:

21points

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Dave In MD 4 years ago

Not really. Lack of boat traffic means the silt has settled to the bottom and is not clouding the water.

25points