Coronavirus: Solidarity Between Neighbors Works Fully: Femme Actuelle Le MAG

Judging by the deserted streets, the (authorized) stores empty most of the time, and the distant way in which the rare pedestrians meet, it seems that the French have started to adopt the right behaviors to avoid the spread of the virus. The measures announced by the Head of State and the Prime Minister are now widely respected. The compulsory travel certificate also limits comings and goings.

Being able to move around, even in exceptional circumstances, remains a luxury for many. Elderly, isolated, sick or unable to leave their home … For all those there, solidarity is organized. The Voisins Solidaires association, which has offered the "Buildings in celebration" operation every year since 2010, invites everyone to take care of their neighbors: walk the dog of an elderly lady, take the prescription of a pregnant woman and look for medicines at the pharmacy for them, keep the children of a neighbor for a few hours to let him breathe a little …Everyone takes help to break the isolation. The association has designed a downloadable kit, allowing anyone to know how to help others, without taking risks for their health and that of others. It also contains a table that everyone can display upstairs or in the building to divide up the tasks. More than 100,000 kits have already been downloaded in a few days, says the president of the association. "The coronavirus is triggering a tsunami of solidarity among the French", Was delighted Wednesday March 18 on Franceinfo, Atanase PĂ©rifan. "I see lots of testimonials, we receive thousands of emails on the site or at the association. There are beautiful things going on. We are understanding that we need each other, that we are dependent, we are all above each other, the pavilion opposite, the floor above … And c is a real message of optimism. " The mutual aid virus in short …

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