Make Way for Ducklings statues sport masks in their St. Patrick’s Day attire
Even the Boston statues are practicing social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.
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The Make Way for Ducklings statues are joining Bostonians in practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The iconic statues, which have donned everything from Patriots jerseys to pink political hats in recent years, have been outfitted with masks along with Irish green attire for St. Patrick’s Day.
“Boston’s ducklings responsibly practicing social distancing *and* wearing face (beak?) masks,” wrote one person who spotted the ducklings in the Boston Public Garden.
Boston’s ducklings responsibly practicing social distancing *and* wearing face (beak?) masks #ducklingdistancing #covid19 pic.twitter.com/8jithJ99nI
— David Alvarez Melis (@elmelis) March 21, 2020
Amid growing concerns over #Coronavirus, the Make Way For Ducklings statues aren’t taking any risks, donning face masks and some leftover St. Patrick’s Day gear.#Boston pic.twitter.com/GNB6cEhFyr
— Kevin Wiles, Jr (@kwilesjrphoto) March 20, 2020
Even Mrs. Mallard and her babies are living differently now. The famous “Make Way for Ducklings” statue in Boston with tiny face masks and all! Picture courtesy of Sara Schoenberg. pic.twitter.com/0SSQDGDa0U
— Nancy Chen (@NancyChenNews) March 19, 2020
Public health officials are urging everyone to practice social distancing — keeping six feet away from others as much as possible — to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has rapidly spread across the globe. As of Saturday, there were 525 cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts and two related deaths.
Social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. Pick up the phone, write an email, Facetime friends. Reach out to someone who might be lonely. We’re all in this together. Thank you for helping us slow the spread of #coronavirus. https://t.co/7Phw3iAu2L https://t.co/VyyNFjrjQU pic.twitter.com/551zPiE8Pp
— Boston Public Health Commission (@HealthyBoston) March 22, 2020
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