Bhubaneswar: Twitter is abuzz with politicians, celebrities and sportspersons wishing #InternationalNursesDay to the warriors in white coats.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik too, took to Twitter to show his gratitude and pay tribute to millions of nurses across the world playing the frontline role in fighting COVID-19.
On #InternationalNursesDay, my gratitude and tribute to millions of nurses across the world playing the frontliners' role in fighting #COVID19. Their determination & sacrifices have enabled us to save more lives & improve case recoveries. #OdishaCares pic.twitter.com/wDSqJQXqWD
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) May 12, 2020
Following the lead, Rajya Sabha MP Dharmendra Pradhan also congratulated ‘Nurses for the incredible work they are doing to safeguard our nation while risking their own life.’
Nurses are at the centre of our healthcare system. They provide compassionate and expert care to patients.
On this #InternationalNursesDay, gratitude to all the nurses for the incredible work they are doing to safeguard our nation’s health by sacrificing their own well-being. pic.twitter.com/FWmaAe3KJH
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) May 12, 2020
International sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik paid a sandy tribute to Florence Nightingale who is known as The Lady with a Lamp and founder of modern nursing.
My Sandy tribute to #FlorenceNightingale who has inspired millions of people for serving , On the #InternationalNursesDay with message #HappyNursesDay .
Let’s give them utmost love, respect and support to fight against #COVID19Pandemic . pic.twitter.com/iT7oBlXRGr— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) May 12, 2020
B-town celebrities like Kajol and Aditi Rao Hydari also thanked nurses around the globe as heroes behind a mask. The latter shared a special art by famous England-based street artist, Banksy, picturing a little boy playing with a nurse doll rather than other toys.
The heroes of today… 🤍#InternationalNursesDay #Banksy pic.twitter.com/tjTO8QFxWo
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) May 12, 2020
Sports personalities like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli urged people to celebrate and thank all nurses across the world who have been selflessly providing care and attention to those unwell and in need.
It’s a day to celebrate & thank all the Nurses across the world who’ve been providing care & attention to those unwell & in need.
They're the silent guardians who make invaluable contributions to the health & safety of people while risking their own lives.#InternationalNursesDay pic.twitter.com/rkMaUmwtkn— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 12, 2020
Thank you for your selfless service, dedication, compassion and kindness during such challenging times and otherwise. 🙏🏼😊 Let us all join together to celebrate #InternationalNursesDay 👩⚕️👨⚕️
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 12, 2020
As the world struggles to roll back to normalcy, doctors and nurses all over the world continue to save lives and be our heroes in disguise.
