Neighbours stuck in their apartments in Denmark leaned out of their windows to sing a heartwarming rendition of Carol King’s ‘You’ve Got A Friend’.
The lyrics of the song perfectly matched the feelings of camaraderie among the residents of the apartment block despite their isolation, amid unprecedented emergency measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.
Denmark placed its citizens on lockdown at 12pm on Saturday in a move which will last until April 13. The country also tightened its borders, denying any foreigners trying to enter Denmark without a ‘recognised purpose’.
The country has recorded nearly 900 cases of COVID-19 and three deaths.
Neighbours stuck in their apartments in Denmark leaned out of their windows to sing a heartwarming rendition of Carol King’s ‘You’ve Got A Friend’
In the uplifting footage, the locals gathered at their windows to sing the lyrics ‘All you’ve got to do is call’ and ‘I’ll come running to see you again’.
The song was accompanied by one person striking chords on a guitar and another on a tambourine.
Denmark is not the only European country on lockdown whose residents have been singing to keep up morale during the health crisis.
In the uplifting footage, the locals gathered at their windows to sing the lyrics ‘All you’ve got to do is call’ and ‘I’ll come running to see you again’
Thousands of Italians in Rome, Milan, and Naples applauded healthcare workers from their balconies and windows last weekend, as they raised spirits with a flashmob during the draconian coronavirus lockdown.
Families and neighbours sang and crashed pots and pans together for the performers in cities across the country, organised through messaging service WhatsApp for noon today.
Rejoicing spectators exclaimed patriotic and uplifting phrases including ‘Viva l’Italia’ (Long live Italy) and ‘Vinceremo’ (we will win). The few cars on the street joined the chorus by blaring their horns.
Many also waved banners decorated with rainbows and the phrase ‘Andra tutto benne’ (everything will go well).
Residents on balconies sing ‘Azzurro’ during a flash mob to raise morale as the coronavirus lockdown in Italy continues
A man, next to an Italian flag, takes part in a flash mob to raise morale as Italian government continues restrictive movement measures to combat the coronavirus outbreak, in Rome
People applaud Italians doctors during a flash mob to raise morale as the deadly coronavirus rips through Italy
The heartwarming sight followed a flashmob, where Italians sang in chorus for a rousing rendition of the national anthem Fratelli d’Italia. Currently 60million people are in lockdown in the Mediterranean country.
‘I received a circulating message, forwarded to me by a friend… which is basically encouraging Italians to participate in a kind of flashmob on Friday 13 at 6pm,’ said Rome resident Yemi Adeyeye.
‘My street came alive at that time. It was a euphoric moment.’
Jessica Phelan, 34, who has lived in Rome for two years, said neighbours were waving and saying ciao to each other, and called out ‘a domani’ (see you tomorrow) afterwards.
‘I think it shows that people will continue to seek community,’ she said, ‘even if they can’t socialise.
‘It’s a way to say we’re all in it together’.
Infections in Italy jumped to 27,980 on Tuesday. With 2,503 deaths, Italy accounts for a third of the global death toll.
People applaud Italians doctors during a flash mob to raise morale, as the Italian Government imposes coronavirus lockdown
People sing from their home window during a flash mob launched across Italy to bring people together in Rome
People sing from their home window during a flash mob launched across Italy to bring people together in Rome
Italians cheer and sing a rousing rendition of Fratelli d’Italia from their balconies in Naples today during coronavirus lockdown
People were also seen applauding Italy’s doctors and healthcare workers as they sung during the flashmob in Rome today
Italians sit on their balconies in Rome and clap for healthcare workers in the flashmob organised through social media
People cheer and sing from their balconies in Rome today. The country has been placed on lockdown due to the virus
Two women applaud healthcare workers in the Gabriella neighbourhood of Rome this morning
Residents on balconies sing ‘Azzurro’ during a flash mob to raise morale as the coronavirus lockdown in Italy continues
A family waves and sings from their balcony in Rome’s Gabriella district today. The Italians are aiming to lift the national spirit
A man watches from an apartment balcony with a banner reading ‘Andra Tutto Bene’ – ‘everything will be alright’ – a phrase that has become symbolic of hope in Italy’s coronavirus crisis
People pictured standing on their balconies with pets, and one with a dog, in Rome today
Banners reading ‘Andra tutto benne’ and the Italian flag are shown on this balcony in Rome’s Gabriella district
People wave and clap their hands during the flashmob in Rome’s Gabriella district
Two women applaud from their balconies in Milan, Italy, as their country remains in lockdown
A girl smiles and claps as she joins in the flashmob in Milan, Italy, today. It was organised by musicians through Whatsapp
A pair hold up a banner reading ‘everything will go well’ as they remain stuck in their house in Naples, Italy, today
A woman in Turin smiles as she poses in front of her sign reading ‘everything will go well’ on her balcony today
A couple in Turin smile and clap on their balcony as they take part in the flashmob today