Canadians are hanging flags up around the country to show support for each other
Canadians across the country are supporting each other in the most patriotic way possible by hanging the nation's flag wherever they can.
People all over Canada have dusted off their flag and hung it outside as a show of solidarity for everyone self-isolating in a an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
In support of all the frontline workers we just hung our #CanadianFlag from our balcony to let everyone know we will #StayAtHome to keep them and their families safe...please stay safe everyone... pic.twitter.com/pCBvaSbP3j
— Jeff Wilson (@RJefferyWilson) March 23, 2020
Combined with the #StayAtHome hashtag, Canadians are using the flag as a way of promote social distancing while still feeling connected.
To show my thanks solidarity with fellow Canadian of this great country. I’m flying my flag with a great sense of pride during this crisis! #StayHomeCanada #StayHomeSavesLives #myottawa #ottnews pic.twitter.com/lgKfPjxzsj
— SkiAmigoGriff (@photogriffDOTca) March 26, 2020
Many are also using it as a way to show support for frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic.
To my fellow Canadians - let’s put up our flags 🇨🇦 let’s stand together as a country! #FlattenTheCurve #WeGotThis pic.twitter.com/B0mVw4V36A
— Peter J Van Dyk (@pjvandyk) March 24, 2020
July 1 is still way off but with so many flags up, it's beginning to look a lot like Canada's birthday.
We hung our Canadian flag to show our support for everyone who is working hard to contain COVID19. #ottnews pic.twitter.com/0AtWfDZeQ7
— beverly munn (@beverlymunn) March 22, 2020
Among other gestures of hope and solidarity, people have been cheering for frontline workers from their balconies and having concerts from them, too, Niagara Falls lit up with hearts and there's a caremongering initiative going around.
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