Ariana Grande: "We cannot take the coronavirus pandemic lightly"

• HANA
• 4 years ago

Ariana Grande is urging fans not to “turn a blind eye” to government and medical officials’ social distancing advic...

Ariana Grande is urging fans not to “turn a blind eye” to government and medical officials’ social distancing advice during the coronavirus pandemic, insisting ignoring the information is “incredibly dangerous and selfish”. The 7 Rings hitmaker took to Twitter on Sunday (March 15, 2020) to make the public plea, explaining the seriousness of the global crisis cannot – and should not – be ignored. “I keep hearing from a surprising amount of people statements like ‘this isn’t a big deal’ / ‘we’ll be fine’… ‘we still have to go about our lives’ and it’s really blowing my mind,” the singer began. “I understand if that is how u felt weeks ago. but please read about what’s going on. please don’t turn a blind eye (sic).” Ariana called on those in denial about how the flu-like COVID-19 disease is spread to consider how their actions will affect those around them with weaker immune systems. “It is incredibly dangerous and selfish to take this situation that lightly,” she wrote. “The ‘we will be (fine) because we’re young’ mindset is putting people who aren’t young and / or healthy in a lot of danger. you sound stupid and privileged and you need to care more about others like now.” The musician’s statements led to some backlash from those who need to continue going to work, prompting Grande to share her thoughts about the role of government and the need for financial aid during these uncertain times.