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‘Stay at home save lives’ trends on Twitter. It’s the best thing to do now

Many are taking to Twitter to urge others to #StayAtHomeSaveLives’.

Updated on: Mar 24, 2020, 13:32:25 IST
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Two medical workers holding placards urging people to stay home. (Twitter/@janneth_jcc)
Two medical workers holding placards urging people to stay home. (Twitter/@janneth_jcc)

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#StayAtHomeSaveLives is trending on Twitter

People are urging others to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus

Several states are under lockdown too

What is the best thing that you can do for humanity right now? Stay home. Yes, with coronavirus cases rising each day worldwide, self-quarantine and social distancing have become the norm of the day. Authorities have urged people to stay indoors for a longer period. Several states have also implemented lockdown to stop the spread of the deadly virus. And, this is a not an India- specific but happening worldwide.

Now, tweeple are doing their bit and taking to Twitter to urge others to #StayAtHomeSaveLives’. In fact, the hashtag is also trending on the micro-blogging site with hundreds of people sharing all sorts of posts using it.

From steps taken by the authorities to requesting people not to step outside their homes, netizens have shared different tweets. Some even shared videos of doctors and medical workers urging the same.

Here are two medical workers who asked people to stay at home:

A Twitter user shared how by staying home someone is being productive:

Here’s another user of the micro-blogging site who shared a deep and thoughtful image emphasizing on the importance of staying at home:

Another Twitter user shared a video of police spreading awareness:

Ministry of Railways also shared a public awareness tweet. They wrote that the railways operated even during the wars, but now it’s restricted and that shows that the situation is very seriousness. The appealed people to understand the emergency and stay home:

Just about an hour back, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a video of an elderly woman banging plate during the 5 o’clock clap initiative which was observed on March 22 to thank the emergency workers fighting against coronavirus in the frontline.

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    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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