How Are Celebrities Helping During the Coronavirus
Since the coronavirus outbreak, many people have been doing their part to provide relief during these trying times. Many well-known celebrities like rappers, Jay-Z and Meek Mill, have made generous contributions to coronavirus relief efforts. The two donated over 300,000 surgical masks to both workers and inmates at various correctional facilities nationwide. Singer- songwriter Elton John established a COVID-19 emergency fund to help under-funded communities that would be worst impacted by the pandemic. In addition, celebrities Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson brought food to the healthcare workers at their local hospital in thanks for their hard work.
Singer Rihanna has donated 5 million dollars to numerous organizations participating in corona virus relief efforts. Through her contributions to Direct Relief, Partners in Health, Feeding America, the International Rescue Committee, and others, she has helped under served communities facing the pandemic. The overwhelming response by various celebrities through their support of several communities has had a significant effect on those who need the help the most.
Every day citizens all over the world have been helping in their communities by providing food to hospitals, face-timing people to keep in contact, and practicing social distancing so that we can end the pandemic. It is important that we all do what we can to stay safe and get through this faster. Remember to stay safe, stay home, and wash your hands so that we can help protect our communities.
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