During this time of uncertainty, it’s hard not to let the daily updates of the Coronavirus pandemic sink in and cause worry and panic – there is seemingly plenty to go around. Many of us are concerned about today, tomorrow, and what the future may bring.

Community seems important, now more than ever, and humanity has a way of showing how heartfelt it can truly be in times of struggle.

Read on for twelve inspiring examples of love and support amid the Covid-19 outbreak:

1. Professor and author Roxane Gay generously offered to send money to help individuals afford groceries.

Gay is the author of the New York Times best-selling essay collection entitled “Bad Feminist”, and here she shows us something she’s good at – her humanity, by stepping up to help out the community.

https://twitter.com/rgay/status/1238682576669118464

2. Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has offered to donate 500,000 test kits and one million face masks to the United States to help with shortages.

The co-founder of the online retail store Alibaba is stepping up to help, and he wishes “all the best to our friends in America”. He’s also working on aid to Japan, Korea, Italy, Iran and Spain.

The first shipment of masks and coronavirus test kits to the US is taking off from Shanghai. All the best to our friends in America. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LTn26gvlOl

— Jack Ma (@JackMa) March 16, 2020

3. Asiyah and Jawad Javed, owners of Day Today Express, a cornershop in Scotland is giving anyone over the age of 65 free face masks, antibacterial hand gel, and cleaning wipes.

The couple is generously trying to help the older population out, as some of them can’t make it to the grocery store because of age and mobility.

Asiyah and Jawad Javed, owners of a small shop in Scotland, spent £2,000 on masks and alcohol gel, and are giving them away free to older people
https://t.co/5LO1uOu2nb

— Dr. Seema Yasmin is on a media literacy mission (@DoctorYasmin) March 14, 2020

4. The doctors in Wuhan, China are celebrating the closure of their last temporary hospital as the number of new cases drops dramatically.

The doctors shared an uplifting video, showing them finally removing their masks after around-the-clock attention and dedication to the delicate situation in China.

Smiling faces emerge from the masks of everyday heroes as all the makeshift hospitals close in Wuhan. #EverydayHero #coronavirus #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/hgYbzGJ1FY

— China Daily (@ChinaDaily) March 11, 2020

5. While school is mandatorily closed down in Cleveland, Ohio, the Metropolitan school district is providing free breakfast and lunch to kids.

They are directly reaching out to the community, offering meals to ANY children 18 years or younger who don’t have access to food. They have 22 sites around the community for meal pickup and are ready to feed!

https://twitter.com/CLEMetroSchools/status/1238605713179541504

6. Hyundai and its luxury brand Genesis are pledging to cover up six months of car payments for owners who may lose their jobs in the wake of the pandemic.

In addition to payment forgiveness, customers during this time period can also have their payments deferred for 90 days if they financed at zero percent.

7. Landlords are exercising compassion to help ease their tenants’ financial burden.

Maine landlord Nathan Nichols is stepping up to protect his tenants in this time of crisis, announcing that he wouldn’t be collecting rent in April. His generous act of kindness has already stimulated other landlords to follow suit!

https://www.facebook.com/nathan.nichols.311/posts/10219401041129473

8. The luxury fashion and cosmetic brand LVMH is distributing free hand-sanitizer in France.

The corporation that is responsible for brands like Marc Jacobs, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton is preparing “substantial quantities” of disinfecting gel to help minimize the spread of the virus.

9. Woolworths launches an ‘Elderly-Only’ shopping hour every day.

The Australian supermarket chain has dedicated an hour each day to make shopping exclusive for the elderly and disabled. Target also recently announced that they would be reserving the first hour of shopping every Wednesday to support vulnerable guests.

10. Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium is doing its part to spread lightness of heart by giving its resident penguins free-rein of the park.

With no human guests at the aquarium, keepers let a group of their rockhopper penguins loose to explore exhibits and habitats outside of their own. The footage is spreading a healthy dose of joy!

Penguins in the Amazon?! 🐧🌴

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

— Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 15, 2020

11. With Japanese schools mandatorily closed, some kids have creatively gathered together to hold a digital graduation ceremony.

A group of elementary school students, unable to attend their own graduation, met up together online in the world of Minecraft to graduate over the internet. They are even given tiny little Minecraft diplomas!

会場もすごくよく出来ている。 pic.twitter.com/HKjVCaOmOf

— 柏原周平 (@backyennew) March 14, 2020

12. Lastly, it doesn’t hurt to show our recognition for the heroic public servants working diligently at checkout counters and restocking countless shelves.

May we continue to show appreciation for those risking their health to stay out in public and work to keep the heart of our world beating.

You know who are also heroes? Those working the checkout counters and stocking shelves at supermarkets and pharmacies. Their work, at some risk to their own health, is vital to the health and safety of our country.

— Dan Rather (@DanRather) March 14, 2020

While our news may be peppered with endless statistics and stories of social distancing, there is still a light that shines brightly. Communities full of people and companies alike are continuously showing compassion during this challenging time.

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Source: Inspiremore