Stacey Dooley reveals she’s making a documentary about the coronavirus pandemic as she urges fans to get in touch with their tales of self-isolation
Stacey Dooley has revealed that she’s making a documentary about the COVID-19 pandemic.
The broadcaster, 33, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a video urging her followers to get in touch with their own experiences of self-isolation, after the UK was placed in lockdown to try and prevent the spread of the virus.
Stacey also shared that she was ‘in awe’ of the National Health Service and its staff who continue to care for those affected by the virus.
We need you! Stacey Dooley, 33, has revealed that she’s making a documentary about the coronavirus pandemic as she took to Instagram to urge fans to get involved on Tuesday
In the lengthy video, Stacey explained that she was filming the documentary in her flat, but was still adhering to social distancing by ensuring that the cameraman stood at least two metres away.
She explained: ‘Hi gang, hello, I’m sire you’re sick of these videos that everyone is posting online, I’m working from home for obvious reasons, I’m making a documentary for BBC Three about coronavirus.’
Turning her phone towards cameraman Josh, she continued: ‘We’re desperate to hear how are you guys, how you’re getting on?
Important: The broadcaster announced that she would be presenting a new programme about the outbreak (pictured in Stacey Dooley: On The Psych Ward)
‘How are you staying sane, how are you being productive, would love to hear about the unsung heroes so those that are prioritising others, putting their owns concerns, their own needs to the one side and making sure that the older crowd, those who are a bit more vulnerable are looked after.
‘You might be getting shopping you might be working with the homeless, you might be associated with some kind of charity some kind of NGO, food distribution, giving blood.’
‘The NHS workers on the front line we are so in awe of you we are so grateful, we recognise the severity of the situation, police, the supermarket workers everybody thank you so so much, I’d love to see your videos send us your clips quick bio what life is like now.’
Important: Stacey explained that she wanted her followers to get in touch with stories of what they were doing to help during the outbreak, and how they were coping in isolation
Stacey finished the video by reassuring her followers that things will improve, and urged them to stay positive by embracing the little things during their self-isolation.
She added: ‘We know everyone is feeling very anxious, there’s a lot of uncertainty, let’s try and celebrate the small victories I suppose.
‘Yeah get in touch be apart of the doc. Take care stay safe we’ll hear from you soon.’
In the description for her video Stacey included her email address so her followers could easily get in touch.
It seems that the Strictly Come Dancing star is continuing to fulfil her work commitments, despite the government’s announcement on Monday that the entire country will be placed in lockdown for three weeks.
It gets better! She ended the video by reassuring her fans that things will improve, and praised NHS staff for taking care of those affected by the virus
Members of the public will now only be permitted to leave their homes for essential food shopping, one form of exercise a day, or to travel to work.
This also gave police the authority to disperse large gatherings in public spaces such as parks, and fine those who are flouting the rules.
It also comes after Stacey’s boyfriend Kevin Clifton announced that he had quit Strictly Come Dancing after seven years in the professional lineup.
The British dancer broke the sad news on Instagram, confirmed he decided to leave after landing his dream role in the stage adaptation of Strictly Ballroom.