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Atlanta landmarks lit up in blue to show support for health care works, first responders

Published  April 10, 2020 3:06pm EDT
Coronavirus in Georgia
FOX 5 Atlanta

ATLANTA - Buildings across Atlanta are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Landmarks and buildings across the nation have done the same to show solidarity with healthcare works.

Here's a look at several buildings and landmarks lit up blue across Atlanta.

The SkyView Atlanta from Centennial Olympic Park.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: The SkyView Atlanta from Centennial Olympic Park is lit up in blue on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and fi

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Atlanta City Hall 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: The Atlanta City Hall is lit up in blue on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front

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The College Football Hall of Fame 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: The College Football Hall of Fame is seen lit up in blue with a rolling sign on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care work

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 Truist Park

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Truist Park is lit up in blue on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of

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A view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium from Georgia International Plaza 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: A view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium from Georgia International Plaza as they are lit up with blue lights on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show supp

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 Mercedes-Benz Stadium

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: A view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium as it is lit up with blue lights on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and firs

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Best prevention measures:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least twenty seconds.
  • If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

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