Virtual rallies on social media show support for 'Safer at Home' order

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Source: nbc



Posted: Sat 1:10 PM, Apr 25, 2020 | Updated: Sat 2:47 PM, Apr 25, 2020

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV)-- People across Wisconsin are taking to social media to voice their support for the 'Safer at Home' order on Saturday, in bright contrast to the 1,500-person anti-stay-at-home rally at the Capitol the day before.

Starting this weekend, the "Safer at Home Rally" Facebook group is asking residents to post to social media to show solidarity for the stay-at-home order, which requires people to maintain strict social distancing in order to flatten the COVID-19 curve.

"Over the last week we’ve watched protesters take to the streets, endangering lives and threatening to strain our healthcare system, and as a result we’ve also watched a lot of family, friends, and healthcare workers face feelings of defeat," according to the 'Safer at Home Rally' group.

"We may not be able to take our voices to the streets, but we can take them to social media," according to the group.

Supporters are using a series of hashtags to promote their virtual protest, including #SupportSaferAtHomeWI, #SupportGovEvers, #WIFlattenTheCurve and #SaferAtHome.


Meanwhile, another Facebook group called "We Support Gov. Evers and COVID 19 Safer at Home Order" has attracted thousands of followers and is urging supporters to post uplifting and encouraging messages to social media that promote the 'Safer at Home' order as well as essential workers fighting COVID-19 on the front lines..................................

Read more: https://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Virtual-rallies-on-social-media-show-support-for-Safer-at-Home-order--569950721.html

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I had not heard of these virtual groups. (but I do not use facebook ).
I wonder if other states are doing this. Seems like a good counter protest to the anti stay at home protesters.


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The "We support Gov. Evers and COVID-19 Safer at Home Order" Facebook group. (Source: Facebook)
By Jackson Danbeck |

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1. Over 330 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin, roughly same increase as day before

Over 330 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Wisconsin, roughly same increase as day before

https://www.nbc15.com/content/news/Over-330-new-COVID-19-cases-reported-in-Wiconsin-569951621.html

#SupportSaferAtHomeWI, #SupportGovEvers, #WIFlattenTheCurve and #SaferAtHome.




By Jackson Danbeck |
Posted: Sat 2:01 PM, Apr 25, 2020 | Updated: Sat 2:51 PM, Apr 25, 2020

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV)-- More than 330 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Wisconsin Saturday, which is roughly the same number of new cases confirmed the day before.

In it's daily update, the Wisconsin DHS reported a total of 5,687 positive tests, 266 deaths and 57,138 negitive tests.

The DHS adds that about 24 percent of all confirmed patients are hospitalized, about 1,376 people.

In Dane County, the public health department reports 401 confirmed cases, 21 deaths, 95 people hospitalized and over 8,900 tests conducted.

MORE: NBC15 full COVID-19 coverage

Number of cases and deaths per county in Southern Wisconsin, according to the DHS:

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2. K/R Use your brain, stay safe at home.