We called on people to take action during the holiday season to save lives.
Cold weather, pandemic fatigue and winter holidays combined to make a dangerous
recipe in the Northern Hemisphere at the end of 2020. In response, the Pandemic
Action Network created a mini-campaign to package COVID-19 prevention behaviors in
a festive and shareable way.
Our #SpreadCHEER tips, developed with behavioral scientists convened by the Federation of American Scientists, gave families scientifically sound ways to make the holidays both merry and safe. Tips were shared with the help of the Network’s media partners and celebrity influencers. The campaign also encouraged people to show how they #SpreadCHEER not COVID through social media messages, gaming content, and iHeart radio PSAs.
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We know there is a fatigue with big numbers, but as we think about the holidays, it is important to think of the personal context and individual impact. Nearly all of us have someone in our social circle who has had the virus and who have been impacted economically.
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Like many other things during the global #pandemic, holiday traditions need a makeover. That’s why we’re proud to partner with @PandemicAction to help you spark new traditions that keep you and your family merry and healthy: #SpreadCHEER not COVID! @DrJulieJ pic.twitter.com/CwuRcznnZv
— ASTMH (@ASTMH) December 18, 2020
"#SpreadCHEER not COVID" is a new initiative from @PandemicAction to remind us that we must all do our part to #BackTheFrontline during the holiday season. You can join us by using #SpreadCHEER to share how you are safely celebrating this year. pic.twitter.com/EJTyGdaoIm
— Johnson & Johnson Global Health (@JNJGlobalHealth) December 14, 2020
As we think about the holidays, it is important to think of each other. Nearly all of us have someone in our social circle who has had #COVID19 or has been impacted economically. #SpreadCheer not COVID pic.twitter.com/eBSngUwrpw
— Matt McGorry (@MattMcGorry) December 11, 2020
Like many other things during the global #pandemic, holiday traditions need a makeover. That’s why we’re proud to partner with @PandemicAction to help you spark new traditions that keep you & your family merry & healthy:#SpreadCHEER not COVID!#PandemicActionNetwork #AEQglobal pic.twitter.com/OX5L5VXbOP
— AequitasGlobal (@Aequitas_Global) December 17, 2020
It’s important that we continue to adapt to the changing #pandemic situation. That’s why we’re participating in #SpreadCHEER not COVID with @PandemicAction—to promote safety while sparking holiday joy. pic.twitter.com/SL4GfXmiJm
— Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (@gavi) December 16, 2020
As we think about the holidays, it is important to think of each other. Nearly all of us have someone in our social circle who has had #COVID19 or has been impacted economically. #SpreadCheer not COVID pic.twitter.com/wFeUQjvp8U
— Olivia Newton-John (@olivianj) December 17, 2020
As we continue to #spreadCHEER, not #COVID19 during this festive season, we are delighted to share #WeAreFamily video by @WHO to inspire hope, and share the love. #StrongerTogether @PandemicAction @WHOAFRO @AfricaCDC @weks_note pic.twitter.com/fyEKIPOwzy
— Amref Health Africa (@Amref_Worldwide) December 17, 2020
#COVID19 cases are spiking everywhere, but we know people are still craving a little holiday joy! The @PandemicAction #SpreadCHEER tips can help make the holidays both merry and safe. Learn more: https://t.co/gW4gxvb9Fd pic.twitter.com/PEIi9VpztI
— Federation of American Scientists (@FAScientists) December 17, 2020