WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — People across the U.S. are showing their support for first responders and medical workers working tirelessly to treat people afflicted by the coronavirus.
The campaign, called "Solidarity at 8," started trending this week, and asks residents each night at 8 p.m. to go on their balcony or open their windows to show support.
Video posted online this week show people are clapping, flashing lights and singing to participate in the national movement.
The trend was inspired by Italians this month who began singing from their balconies after the country was hit hard by coronavirus, killing more than 9,000 as of Friday.
Every night this week in midtown Atlanta. #SolidarityAt8 #COVID19 #ThankfulThursday pic.twitter.com/NU5rFDqbu2
— Ilene Rosh (@ilenerosh) March 27, 2020
Healthcare Professionals near and far have always deserved our support, and now more than ever. TPD is appreciative of all those on the frontlines fighting the spread. #SOLIDARITYAT8 @SPHPnews @TroyCityHall pic.twitter.com/ZlsGXGzWCg
— Troy Police Department (Troy, NY) (@TroyNYPolice) March 22, 2020
#SolidarityAt8 in California from the Perez Family pic.twitter.com/dxuYDNs9YB
— Allison Jacobs (@AllyJacs) March 23, 2020
It hasn’t quite caught on here in Miami, but this ones for you healthcare workers ❤️ #SOLIDARITYAT8 #stayhome #FlattenTheCurve #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/f65TVCY50w
— Alfredo Lomelí (@Alfredo_Lomeli) March 27, 2020
Thank you healthcare workers, first responders, supermarket employees, food service and utility workers, delivery drivers and everyone out there who is on the frontlines to keep everyone safe. We applaud you!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #solidarityat8 #saferathome pic.twitter.com/g8COCSOiYA
— Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) March 22, 2020