The rapid-spreading Coronavirus has been sweeping headlines as people from around the world
are taking caution and avoid going out in public places, and thankfully, celebrities
like Ariana Grande are now using their platform to urge their followers to do the same.
What’s up guys, happy Monday, it’s Sussan Mourad with Clevver News, and really quick,
I just wanted to check in with y’all… how are we doing?
Are you guys ok?
Are you getting a little restless at home?
As long as you’re healthy, you’re taking care of yourself and you’re finding ways
to stay busy in the comfort of your own home, that’s really all the world needs for the
time being.
For others, who don’t seem to be taking the spread of the virus seriously and are
still attending happy hours, social gatherings, celebrations, and have been living their normal
life all weekend, allow me to direct you over to Ariana Grande’s Twitter account, where
she is using her voice to urge her 72 million followers to start taking things seriously
and take action by staying home.
In a lengthy screenshot of text, Ari began by saying QUOTE, “I keep hearing from a
surprising amount of people statements like ‘this isn’t a big deal’ / ‘we’ll
be fine’... ‘we still have to go about our lives’ and it’s really blowing my
mind.
I understand if that is how u felt weeks ago.
but please read about what’s going on.
please don’t turn a blind eye.”
Ari went on to add, “It is incredibly dangerous and selfish to take this situation that lightly.
The ‘we will be fine because we’re young’ mindset is putting people who aren’t young
and / or healthy in a lot of danger.
you sound stupid and privileged and you need to care more about others.
like now.”
She then followed up her message with a series of tweets in full understanding of the fact
that people still need to go to work, in which case, she replied to her tweet saying, “i
understand and entirely support your frustration.
i do not mean to disrespect anyone who doesn’t have the privilege of cancelled work or being
able to call out of their work.
but, this is a national emergency and a pandemic of global proportion.”
In times like these, the country should be relying on their government, in which Ari
then added a note that talked about h.r.6201, which has passed the house, and will provide
people with financial support that includes paid sick leave or unemployment due to isolation
caused by the global pandemic.
So instead of tweeting out of frustration because you are being forced to stay at home
and put your life on hold for two weeks, Ari suggested one piece of advice, tweeting, “instead
of responding with your frustration ( that i totally agree with and support ) call your
senators ! we need them to support this plan.
everyone deserves to be financially supported and feel safe at home during this time.”
And if it’s any consolation, there will always be more time for a date night, Taco
Tuesday, and Soul Cycle, or as Ari said, “like your hip hop yoga class can fucking wait i
promise.”
Easy enough, right?
But I seriously do want to know how you guys are coping and what types of things you’re
planning on doing at home to keep yourself busy…
Drop your suggestions for new shows, books or hobbies down here in the comments, but
just know that Ariana isn’t the only celebrity urging fans to take what they’re hearing
seriously and stay home.
Lady Gaga took to Instagram to post a photo of herself and her dogs, sharing that she
received advice from medical professionals, and said, “It’s not the easiest for everyone
right now but the kindest/healthiest thing we can do is self-quarantine and not hang
out with people over 65 and in large groups.
I wish I could see my parents and grandmas right now but it’s much safer to not so
I don’t get them sick in case I have it.
I’m hanging at home with my dogs.
I love you world, we’ll all get through this.
Trust me, I talked to God —she said we’re gonna be ok.”
Miley Cyrus tweeted a video of a clip from her Hannah Montana days of an episode where
she hoards a ton of material things, and urges fans not to use her ex-alter ego as an example
during these trying times.
She wrote, “Be thoughtful.
Respectful.
Compassionate.
HUMAN.
while preparing for social distancing....
NO ONE needs every soup in the store, The more we hoard the more expensive and sparse
necessities will become, leaving many without essentials.
This is a great time to practice restraint…”
Taylor Swift also shared a note via Instagram stories, saying, “Guys -- I follow you online
and I love you guys so much and need to express my concern that things aren’t being taken
seriously enough right now.
I’m seeing lots of get togethers and hangs and parties still happening.
This is the time to cancel plans, actually truly isolate as much as you can, and don’t
assume that because you don’t feel sick, that you aren’t possibly passing something
on to someone elderly or someone vulnerable to this.
It’s a really scary time but we need to make social sacrifices right now.”
Tati Westbrook also mentioned that not just the elderly are being affected, sharing an
article about a doctor up in Washington State who is affected, writing, “Our medical professionals
are In need of protection.
This is not affecting just the elderly.
We have a 40 year old ER Dr in ICU.
Please stay home if you can”
But many celebs and fans alike are finding that the quarantine is allowing them to partake
in some much needed R&R, social distancing and hobbies they never really had the time
to do.
Chance the Rapper, said QUOTE, “This social distancing just made me make my first pitcher
of koolaid in awhile.
Still got it.”
Chrissy Teigen suggested new gaming ideas alongside a photo of a Nintendo Switch game,
tweeting, “If you’re looking for a switch game and have completed luigi’s mansion.”
As of this weekend, many public places, bars, movie theaters, wineries and restaurants have
temporarily closed down out of precaution and attempt to stop the spread of Coronavirus,
so please take caution, and only go out if absolutely vital to your health.
For the time being, we’ll be here sharing updates and news coverage, so be sure to come
back and hang every day, and the beauty of YouTube is that we can hang out from the comfort
of our own homes!
But I wanna know if these celebs’ PSAs are starting to resonate with you, and again,
share some ways you’re planning on entertaining yourself at home for the next couple weeks
down here in the comments.
After that, you can click right over here to get the details on Billie Eilish’s plans
to cancel some of her upcoming tour dates as a precaution to help stop the spread of
the virus.
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Thanks so much for tuning in, I’m your host Sussan Mourad and be safe out there guys!