Air Force Thunderbirds pay visit to Las Vegas hospital with a show

Monday, April 13, 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, some people are looking to spread some good cheer during this time.

Take a look at what some people around the U.S. are doing.
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The Air Force's Thunderbirds, who are based at Nellis Air Force Base, performed a flyover around Las Vegas, putting on a show for hospitals treating virus patients, as well as soaring along side the famed Las Vegas Strip.

Meanwhile in New York, a hospital is taking a musical approach as it sent recovered coronavirus patients home.

The staff at New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital cheered and sand Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" every time a coronavirus patient was discharged from the hospital.

TSA employees at Dulles International Airport in Virginia opened a food bank in hopes of helping workers in the airport community who are either out of work or working less hours.
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Employees are now stocked with fruits, vegetables, canned and dried goods and some toiletry items. They said they received help while they were working without a paycheck during last year's federal government shutdown and wanted to return that generosity.



Christian Pearson, a musician from Oklahoma City, is also trying to entertain people with music.

He uses his daily walks to entertain neighbors who are dealing with stay-at-home orders. Pearson, a professional piano player, is honest about his limited ability on the trombone, but he said each day he finds a few new things to play.

Pearson said the reaction from his neighbors has been positive.

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