Out of the darkness of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have emerged some lighter, much-needed moments.
Videos of quarantined citizens worldwide paying tribute to medical workers, singing and playing music from balconies, getting married , hosting concerts for self-isolating neighbors and playing games across deserted streets have among many, many other incidents captured hearts worldwide.
Countless celebrities have also provided their own moments of levity.
Check out some of the uplifting stories below. Well update as new ones arrive.
Algaida (Mallorca). Este sbado. pic.twitter.com/FnhqHometj
— Pere Cern (@pereceron) March 21, 2020
Today a few of my neighbours decided we needed a bit more light in this dark time and decided to turn their Christmas lights back on. I hope it brings a smile to you face like it did mine. pic.twitter.com/MukgY36FTj
— Nadine (@NadineGB204) March 18, 2020
Thank you @operamemphis for sharing some joy with neighborhoods around Memphis pic.twitter.com/IVnBumVBpM
— Thomas Upchurch (@ThomasUpchurch1) March 21, 2020
In my neighborhood on #LongIsland people are putting stuffed bears/animals in windows and on porches for the kids to look for while out for a walk #newsweneed #weareinthistogether pic.twitter.com/NMNZfwh8zR
— Mike Nav (@Mike_Navi) March 21, 2020
A Siena, citt alla quale sono molto legato, si sta in casa ma si canta insieme come se si fosse per la strada. Mi sono commosso pic.twitter.com/IDPqNEj3h3
— David Allegranti (@davidallegranti) March 12, 2020
Seen in my Chicago neighborhood.
— Ashley Hamer (@smashleyhamer) March 18, 2020
Sign says "To help our neighbors affected by the COVID-19 crisis, this Little Free Library is converted to a Little Free Pantry. Take what you need and if you can, please donate what you can spare!" pic.twitter.com/HtrUHNv9BG
all of spain burst into a round of applause at 10 pm for doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers #AplausoSanitario
— dani (@sqecter) March 14, 2020
this is in pamplona pic.twitter.com/Ss85iKhavP
Penguins in the Amazon?!
— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 15, 2020
Some of the penguins went on a field trip to meet other animals at Shedd. Wellington seemed most interested in the fishes in Amazon Rising! The black-barred silver dollars also seemed interested in their unusual visitor. pic.twitter.com/KgYWsp5VQD