The 97-year-old, Lou, serenaded his wife Jackie at the home in Pennsylvania, where they were apart because of the lockdown rules.
The pair have been married for 38 years and reside at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home in Erie.
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs posted a video on Facebook of Lou playing to his wife.
“Separated by social distancing, the couple was able to bond over Lou’s harmonica playing, expressing his love for her as they continue to spend their time separated, yet so close,” the organization wrote.
The elderly are at particular risk of contracting COVID-19 and are under strict instruction to follow social distancing guidance.
The vast majority of Americans would support a national stay-at-home order being issued amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
The latest survey by Quinnipiac University found 81 percent of U.S. adults backed a national stay-at-home order, with 17 percent opposing the idea.
Democratic voters and independents were more likely to support the issuing of such an order, with 95 percent of Democrats and eight in ten independents approving the idea.
Republicans told pollsters that they backed the idea of a national stay-at-home order, with 68 percent supporting the idea and 31 percent saying they would oppose it.
While registering their support for a nationwide lockdown, 70 percent of polled U.S. adults also told Quinnipiac that they believed the pandemic was only getting worse.
Nearly 13,000 people have died as a result of coronavirus in the U.S., according to figures released by Johns Hopkins University on Wednesday.
The virus, which was first reported in Wuhan, China, has infected more than 1.4 million people worldwide, including nearly 400,000 in the U.S.
There were 1,970 deaths in the U.S. reported on Tuesday, meaning the virus killed an American every 45 seconds.
The majority of the deaths have been in New York, where nearly 5,500 people have died, Governor Cuomo confirmed.
Clean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub. Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before, during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handling animals or waste. Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.
Medical advice
Avoid close contact with others if you have any symptoms. Stay at home if you feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and runny nose, to avoid potential spread of the disease to medical facilities and other people. If you develop serious symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty breathing) seek medical care early and contact local health authorities in advance. Note any recent contact with others and travel details to provide to authorities who can trace and prevent spread of the disease. Stay up to date on COVID-19 developments issued by health authorities and follow their guidance.
Mask and glove usage
Healthy individuals only need to wear a mask if taking care of a sick person. Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing. Masks are effective when used in combination with frequent hand cleaning. Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask. Learn how to properly put on, remove and dispose of masks. Clean hands after disposing of the mask. Do not reuse single-use masks. Regularly washing bare hands is more effective against catching COVID-19 than wearing rubber gloves. The COVID-19 virus can still be picked up on rubber gloves and transmitted by touching your face.
