Published 13:25 IST, March 31st 2020
Chicharito, MLS community pay tribute to medical professionals amid coronavirus pandemic
Javier Hernandez and other MLS players lauded the efforts of medical professionals who have been working round the clock to battle the deadly COVID-19 virus.
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The coronavirus pandemic seems to be causing widespread havoc across the United States, which is the worst-affected country in terms of the number of people infected by the COVID-19 virus. More than 21 percent of all coronavirus patients in the world are currently in the United States, with graphs projecting that number will rise in the coming weeks. Tuesday, being National Doctors Day, MLS stars showed their gratitude towards medical professionals who are on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus in US.
MLS trio doing their bit to combat coronavirus pandemic in Ghana
MLS trio Jonathan Mensah, David Accam and Harrison Afful have donated funds and equipment to help combat the fight against Coronavirus
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) March 26, 2020
They are working with local NGO One Ghana who have acquired gloves, industrial soap, Sanitizers, detergents and mouth guards
Classy gesture👏 pic.twitter.com/suBR91GFjW
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Chicharito, MLS community pay tribute to medical professionals amid coronavirus pandemic
To all the medical professionals on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic: Thank you. #MLSUnites #NationalDoctorsDay pic.twitter.com/yUglzHPmO5
— Chicharito Hernandez (@CH14_) March 30, 2020
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, former Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen striker Javier Hernadez AKA Chicharito took to Twitter with a 'thank you' message for medical professionals across the US. Chicharito, who joined MLS franchise LA Galaxy from Sevilla last year, thanked doctors for their relentless work and urged citizens to remain indoors during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Major leagues across the US such as the NBA, MLS, NHL and MLB all remain suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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BREAKING: Today was the single deadliest day yet for the United States with the coronavirus as at least 502 people have died so far today.
— Shaun King (@shaunking) March 31, 2020
A very, very hard day for New York, and for the country.
Friends, if you are able, please stay in the house, and help us flatten the curve.
13:25 IST, March 31st 2020