‘Self-isolation help’ is the only hashtag you need to follow on Twitter if you’re looking for some feel-good news amidst the chaos.
People around the country have been showing that despite how it may seem, it’s not all doom and gloom. Rallying together, they’ve made us see the good side of humanity, volunteering their services to anyone who may need help during the next few days and weeks.
Thousands of people have taken to Twitter, using the hashtag #selfisolationhelp (self-isolation help) to offer their assistance.
Good deeds under the umbrella initiative include everything from dropping off groceries to picking up pharmacy supplies to sharing advice and tips on how to stay safe.
And it’s a welcome change from the otherwise overwhelmingly negative noise.
Just heard a good news #selfisolationhelp story. Woman unable to get out has just had groceries delivered to doorstep by a Dublin volunteer. Thanks to both! Keep Retweeting. This is *working*
— Helen O'Rahilly (@HelenORahilly) March 13, 2020
if anyone needs a hand going to the shop, or even carrying their stuff home, i’ll help anywhere around Dublin. just hmu, no matter how small. stay safe kids x #Selfisolationhelp
— Leesa 🤙🏻 (@leesaftw) March 13, 2020
If anyone in the #Balbriggan area who is self isolating for age/health reasons or knows someone who is that needs shopping or a pharmacy collection with delivering to the door, DM me! #SelfIsolationHelp
— Niamh McGoldrick (she/her) (@DrNiamhMcG) March 13, 2020
This comes after a number of businesses across Ireland have done the same – promising to do their utmost to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our communities aren’t forgotten.
The movement has encouraged people to take action in their own localities, setting up dedicated Facebook pages and WhatsApp groups for people to get involved in a positive way.
We've just set up a specific FB page for posting offers/looking for help for anyone on the Dingle Peninsula 😊 'Corca Dhuibhne le chéile' https://t.co/8JijqvuSNp #dinglepeninsula #Corvid19 #selfisolationhelp
— Orla Breslin (stitchlily.bsky.social) (@stitchlily) March 13, 2020
We're gonna try&get a #Selfisolationhelp thread going for #Limerick which will include practical ways people can help&info on any organisations or businesses who are also willing to offer services&help out. This will be a work in progress Please contact us with any relevant info.
— Limerick Feminist Network (@LmkFeminist) March 13, 2020
It’s news like this that would warm the cockles of your heart. Keep it up, ladies and gents.
