Popstar P!nk disclosed that she was positive for the coronavirus two weeks ago, but has now fully recovered. She now donates $1M to help in the fight against COVID-19.
According to P!nk's Instagram account, she and her son Jameson were showing symptoms of COVID-19. They visited their family physician for a test, and hers came out positive for the coronavirus. They did as the doctor suggested, "sheltering at home." A few days later, they were again tested and finally came out negative, P!nk clarifies.
The 40-year-old singer called the pandemic "an absolute travesty and failure of our government to not make testing accessible." She also stressed that the disease is severe and real, and all are affected.
In Los Angeles, where she and her family live, health officials expressed disappointment over the limited capacity of testing facilities. According to Barbara Ferrer, Public Health Director of L.A. County, the goal is to have 10,000 residents tested daily, but only around 20,000 residents have been tested.
P!nk donated a million dollars to support the efforts of the health workers who are in the front lines in combatting the pandemic.
P!nk says on Instagram, "I am donating $500,000 to the Temple University Hospital Emergency Fund in Philadelphia in honor of my mother, Judy Moore, who worked there for 18 years in the Cardiomyopathy and Heart Transplant Center. Additionally, I am donating $500,000 to the City of Los Angeles Mayor's Emergency COVID-19 Crisis Fund."
She then adds, "THANK YOU to all of our healthcare professionals and everyone in the world who are working so hard to protect our loved ones. You are our heroes! These next two weeks are crucial: please stay home. Please. Stay. Home."
Other Artists who were Positive for Coronavirus
Several personalities have tested positive for the coronavirus. Here are some of the musicians who were tested positive for COVID-19, according to Billboard.
1. Sara Bareilles
Bareilles, a singer-songwriter and actress, revealed on her Instagram stories that she was positive with COVID-19 but has now recovered.
2. Christopher Cross
The singer-songwriter revealed yesterday that he is also positive with the virus. The five-time Grammy winner said in his Facebook post that he was fortunate to be cared for his own home, but he added that COVID-19 was the worst illness he has ever had.
3.) YNW Melly
While awaiting in Broward County Jail in Florida, rapper YNW Melly revealed last April 2 that he has the virus. In his Instagram post, he said he is considering a motion for release since the jails are not prepared for the pandemic. The post also encourages his fans to pray for his health.
4.) Larry Campbell
Mr. Campbell told Rolling Stone that he had contracted COVID-19 after he coughs. He attributed his cough to pollen. He feels his body has "something unusual", but he is feeling better now. He also told reporters to do social distancing and be careful.
5.) Scarface
Last March 26, he said on his live stream with his bandmate Willie D. of Geto Boys that he has the coronavirus. The rapper said he was sick for weeks. He requested for treatment and got his result on March 25. He said that it started with an "itch" on his throat. He headed to the emergency room and was given antibiotics and IV. His condition worsens after he was discharged. He said that he had pneumonia and kidney failure after three or four days.
COVID-19 Update
As of this writing, according to Worldometers.info and the Johns Hopkins University, there are more than 1,000,000 cases with more than 59,000 deaths and more than 228,000 recoveries. In the United States, there are more than 277,000 cases, with more than 7,400 deaths and 12,283 recoveries.
