Coronavirus: Lizzo buys lunch for medical workers at multiple US hospitals

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Lizzo has bought lunches for medical staff on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak.

On Monday, the University of Washington hospital in Seattle thanked the “Juice” singer for providing food for its healthcare workers.

“Thank you @Lizzo for sending lunches to the UW Medical Center – Montlake Emergency Department today!” the hospital tweeted.

“Your support of our frontline healthcare workers means a lot. #WeGotThisSeattle.”

The musician sent meals to a number of hospitals across the US, including ones in Minnesota and Louisiana.

“She sent several hospitals food that were hit really hard for staff working around the clock,” her publicist told The Seattle Times.

“She is planning to send food to more hospitals as well.”

Lizzo posted a short video on her Instagram featuring clips and photographs of hospital workers with the meals she sent.

Hospitals to have received food from the singer include University Medical Center in Nashville and West Jefferson Medical Center in Louisiana, which posted a short video of Lizzo explaining why she wanted to send hospital workers food on its Instagram page.

“I just want to let y’all know how much we appreciate you for putting yourselves on the frontlines to protect us during this pandemic,” the 31-year-old said.

“This time is so scary for a lot of people and y’all are a peace of mind and a hero for a lot of us, myself included. So the least I could do was send you all some food.”

The singer went on to clarify that every meal she had sent had been approved for its hygiene.

“I hope you guys enjoy your food, we went out of our way to make sure it was safe and handled properly so everybody’s protected so enjoy!” she said.

“Thank you so much, I hope you feel the love and appreciation from around the world.”

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