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Coronavirus: Ciara, Russell Wilson donate 1 million meals to Seattle food bank amid pandemic

SEATTLE — Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and singer Ciara are helping feed those in need during the coronavirus epidemic.

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The couple made the announcement in a video on social media Tuesday evening that they partnered with Seattle’s Food Lifeline and will be donating a million meals.

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“Obviously this worldwide pandemic, coronavirus, is changing the world. Second by second, minute by minute,” Wilson said. “People are losing loved ones. The elderly, the young, the people in between. You know, think about people losing jobs, even in Seattle.”

As of Tuesday, the Washington State Department of Health reported 1,012 total coronavirus cases with 52 deaths.

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“Together, we will conquer this tough time that we’re going through,” Ciara added.

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