While millions of people around the world are taking precautions in order to stop the
spreading of Coronavirus, others aren’t quite understanding the gravity of the situation,
to which Billie Eilish is here to shed a little light on how important it is to steer clear
from any public interaction.
What’s up guys, it’s Sussan Mourad here with Clevver News, and when it comes to taking
extreme measures in helping stop the spread of a contagious virus, celebs are just like
us.
Hundreds of artists and celebrities have cancelled shows, public appearances and meetups in order
to help contain the outbreak, but when a select few decide not to participate in taking extreme
measures, we’ve got a slight problem on our hands.
Billie Eilish has never been one to shy away from speaking her mind and using her platform
to raise awareness for topics that are important to her, and the recent panic surrounding the
Coronavirus is no exception.
Only this time, she’s urging fans, especially people who aren’t exactly being ‘responsible’
about the whole situation, to take action, not only for themselves, but for the sake
of others who are at greater risk.
She took to her Instagram stories yesterday while practicing some social distancing, to
share a lengthy message to her fans regarding the extent of just how important it is to
stay indoors.
Take
a look:
Billie began explaining that she, too, had similar thoughts about the virus as many of
us did, and admitted that she never really perceived the virus as a threat until recently.
She said QUOTE, “It was like that stupid state of mind, where I’m like, ‘I don’t
give a f--- if I get it.’
Or, ‘I’m not gonna get it, I’m immune.’
And I did not realize that it’s not about me.
So everybody that’s thinking, ‘I don't care if I get it,’ it's not about you.”
Billie went on to explain that after realizing that young people still CAN carry the virus
and transfer it to someone older or much weaker, the matter of staying indoors is for the sake
of the rest of the world, not just ourselves.
She said, “I know half the world is freaking out and half the world doesn’t give a f---.
So I wanted to, just real quick, say: Don’t panic, but don’t be an idiot.
Please take responsibility for your endurance of this.
Because yeah, you could get it and you could be fine, but you could give it to your parents.
You could give it to your grandparents, or your aunts, or your uncles, or your friend’s
mom.
It’s not about you.”
Billie then touched on the topic of people hoarding food and necessities like toilet
paper that others haven’t gotten the chance to purchase and probably won’t be able to
for a while.
Basically what Billie is trying to say is relax, wash your hands, and just find things
to do at home for a few weeks.
Simple enough, right?
She added, “It’s not the apocalypse, you guys.
I understand the panic, I’m just trying to say: Relax, but take it seriously.
It’s a really, really big deal and people are losing their lives.
And you gotta take care of yourself and take care of your family and the people that surround
you.”
And if you need a further reminder, Billie concluded her TED Talk with some words from
the wise: So how are we feeling?
If you just called up your friends to cancel your happy hour or weekend plans, I COMMEND
you, and low key, maybe you didn’t even want to attend them anyway…
But since that probably just freed up some of your time, let me know your thoughts on
Billie’s spiel in the comments, and how you’re taking precautions during this time.
So not only is Billie preachin’ to the people, many other celebs have sent out PSAs on their
personal social media accounts to spread awareness about the importance of staying at home during
this quarantine, especially considering some celebs have contracted the virus.
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson are currently on the mend and quarantined in Australia after
coming in contact with the virus while he was shooting an Elvis Presley biopic.
After initially relaying the news to fans, Tom has been sending updates about his health,
more recently posting this photo on a vegemite diet, writing, “Thanks to the Helpers.
Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.
Hanx”
Just yesterday, Idris Elba tweeted that he has also tested positive for Coronavirus after
coming in close contact with others who were infected.
He wrote, “This morning I tested positive for Covid 19.
I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible
exposure to the virus.
Stay home people and be pragmatic.
I will keep you updated on how I’m doing.
No panic.”
In the video he posted alongside his update, he also said QUOTE, “I got tested because
I realized I was exposed to someone who also tested positive.
I found out last Friday that they were tested positive.
I quarantined myself and got a test immediately and got the results back today.”
James Bond actress Olga Kurylenko also revealed to her followers via Instagram on Sunday that
she tested positive and is taking good care of herself in order to make a full recovery.
She said QUOTE, “Locked up at home after having tested positive for Coronavirus.
I’ve actually been ill for almost a week now.
Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms.
Take care of yourself and do take this seriously!”
Ok you guys, so clearly this is not something ANY of us should be taking lightly, especially
because nobody, regardless of age, gender or celebrity status is safe from the virus,
so please please stay indoors, wash your hands and most importantly, RELAX and continue to
live your life… just maybe away from the public.
That said, I wanna hear all your thoughts on Billie’s PSA to her fans, and what you
guys are doing to help stop the spread…
While you’re at it, be sure to share your thoughts down in the comments letting us know
of any new shows, books and/or hobbies you’re excited to pick up while hanging out at home.
After that, you can click right over here to see how Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and
many other celebs are practicing their own form of safety and what they’re saying to
their fans.
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for all the latest news updates, I’m Sussan Mourad and I’ll see you next time!