Stand-up comedian Amit Tandon invites Covid-19 patients to join him for online sessions
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In a post on Twitter, Amit Tandon said that he has decided to conduct online free laughter sessions for Covid-19 patients over weekdays and weekends.
The mood is tense across the country owing to the sharp increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the wake of the second wave of Covid-19. But as they say, ‘Enjoy the torture to torture it back.’ And this is what stand-up comedian and writer Amit Tandon is doing. Covid Positive? Let's talk (If you are interested :)) pic.twitter.com/RXBFEdtMrX This is a great initiative! Everyone deserves a good laugh and company in these times.Really please to see this, thank you for reminding that it does not really take much to be human. Bringing tears is easy but Spreading smiles is the most difficult thing to do... Hats off sir, world needs many more ppl like this who can spread smiles, especially during this period of difficult times for humanity Such a wonderful gesture...! Noble gesture. I didn't drop you a mail and god willing if I am out of it I would buy a ticket and see you live.meanwhile more power to you bro Great effort towards society. Thanks for your commitment on spreading positivity among people. Such a lovely initiative! Knowing there are people in a similar predicament is one thing, and actually being able to interact with them is another kind of solace. And then throw generous amounts of laughter and mirth into the mix .. is just what the dr should be ordering In a post on Twitter, Amit Tandon said that he has decided to conduct online free laughter sessions for Covid-19 patients over weekdays and weekends. Surely, that's good news for people in quarantine for fourteen days as this would lift the spirits and will make them feel better. “If you are Covid Positive and stuck alone, let's spend some time together. This will be a 30-minute session where we will talk and hopefully laugh together. There is no money involved. Just drop me a mail on amit@tandonamit.com and we will send you confirmations as we will have only 15 slots per interaction (I am not calling it a show). Starting this from 16th April onwards, at 6 pm,” Amit Tandon said in his post, captioned, “Covid Positive? Let's talk (If you are interested).”
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