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Coronavirus heroes part eleven: images and stories of unity and fun

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The internet is ever-present in our lives and can help us to understand the world around us, can put us in contact with friends, and can move us to tears. It can cheer us up, make us laugh, and be endlessly thought-provoking. This is especially important during times of international pain and crisis such as the killings of Black people by police and the COVID-19 epidemic.

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, people have been trying to help and have been sharing or creating great content. Some of it is emotional, such as today’s first video, some of it is funny, and some of it is very clever.

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This is the "intimate", "lovely" and "surreal" wedding of nurse Jann Tipping and doctor Annalan Navaratnam. đŸ’đŸ‘°đŸ€”The couple were due to tie the knot in August but had to cancel their original plans due to the coronavirus outbreak. Instead, they had a private ceremony at the Grade II listed chapel at London's St Thomas' Hospital where they both work. Guests were able to join remotely as one of the witnesses live-streamed the service. A virtual drinks reception, including a first dance and speeches, was hosted by the newlyweds.❀ Tap the link in our bio for more details about the ceremony. #wedding #lockdown #coronavirus #virtualwedding #bbcnews (đŸ“·: Rebecca Carpenter Photography)

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Vanuatu is one of the last places on Earth with no confirmed cases of Covid-19. Situated some 1,750 kilometres east of Australia, Vanuatu’s 300,000-strong population is spread over 65 of its 83 islands. To make sure the island group remains coronavirus-free, the government declared a state of emergency from March 26, closing all airports and cruise ports and banning travel between its islands. But just as the nation cut itself off to prevent Covid-19 from reaching its shores, a devastating cyclone hit. Click the link in our bio to find out more. – – – #wired #vanuatu #australia #coronavirus #news #didyouknow #facts #virus #latestnews #outbreak #health #healthconcern #covid19 #socialdistancing #photooftheday #photo #healthcode #lockdown2020 #lockdownlife #socialdistancing2020 #island #islandlife #vanuatuislands #vanuatutourism #vanuatulife #vanuatutravel #vanuatuphotography #discovervanuatu

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