Federer donates $1M for Swiss families affected by Covid-19
ANKARA – Roger Federer and his wife Mirka donated one million Swiss francs (USD1,020,000) for families in Switzerland who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
"These are challenging times for everyone and nobody should be left behind. Mirka and I have personally decided to donate one million Swiss Francs for the most vulnerable families in Switzerland," the former topranked Swiss tennis player said on Instagram.
Federer, 38, added that his contribution is a start and he hopes others join in supporting needy families. "Together we can overcome this crisis! Stay healthy!”
Switzerland has 8,015 cases of the virus known as Covid-19, with the death toll at 66, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
After emerging in Wuhan, China last December, the virus has spread to at least 172 countries and regions. The WHO has declared it a pandemic.
Out of more than 438,000 cases worldwide, the death toll nears 20,000, while more than 111,800 have recovered./pna
ANKARA – Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Conor Mcgregor on Wednesday said he bought €1 million (USD1.08 million) worth of protective gear for Ireland's fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Former featherweight and lightweight champion Mcgregor shared his personal message on Twitter as he talked to Ireland's Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, where the Irish athlete said he was purchasing €1 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) for hospitals in Leinster.
Leinster province is located in Ireland's central part, approximately 95 kilometers (59 miles) away from the capital Dublin.
"Where we would be without these brave men and women, I do not know. May God bless over them and keep them safe!" 31-year-old
Mcgregor said as he paid tribute to Irish health care professionals for efforts.
There are now 1,034 cases of Covid-19 on the island of Ireland and four registered deaths, according to the local daily Irish Mirror.
As of March 25, there have been a total of nine deaths related to the novel coronavirus in Ireland, as the Irish Department of Health said on the government's website.
It added that there have been 1,564 confirmed Covid19 cases in Ireland.
After emerging in Wuhan, China last December, coronavirus has spread to at least 172 countries and regions, according to data compiled by the U.s.-based Johns Hopkins University.
Out of more than 458,900 confirmed cases, the death toll now exceeds 20,800, while nearly 113,600 have recovered./pna