20-time Grand Slam champion stated no person ought to be left behind as Switzerland battles in opposition to the worldwide pandemic. PHOTO: AFP
Tennis nice Roger Federer on Wednesday donated greater than 1,000,000 {dollars} to assist assist his “most vulnerable” Swiss compatriots by means of the coronavirus disaster.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion and his spouse donated a million Swiss francs ($1.02 million, 943,000 euros), saying no person ought to be left behind as Switzerland battles in opposition to the worldwide pandemic.
In line with official figures reported to the World Well being Group, Switzerland has the ninth-highest variety of infections on the planet.
In line with the Swiss well being ministry, greater than 8,800 individuals have examined optimistic for COVID-19, whereas 86 individuals had died as of Monday.
“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,” world quantity 4 Federer, 38, stated on Instagram.
“Our contribution is just a start. We hope that others might join in supporting more families in need. Together we can overcome this crisis! Stay healthy!”
On Friday the Swiss authorities additional tightened measures in opposition to the brand new coronavirus, banning all gatherings of greater than 5 individuals, whereas anybody standing nearer than two metres to others dangers a high quality.
The federal government had already ordered the closure of faculties and all locations of leisure, together with eating places, bars and non-food retailers.
