Rihanna Donates Personal Protective Equipment To The State Of New York

Rihanna has donated personal protective equipment to the State of New York to combat shortages during the coronavirus pandemic.

Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday praised the pop star, tweeting in part, “We’re so appreciative of your help and that of so many others who have stepped up.” As of Friday, there are more than 39,000 coronavirus cases in New York state.

On Monday, Rihanna and her foundation, which is named after her grandparents, announced a $5 million donation to several organizations including Direct Relief, Feeding America, Partners in Health, The World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and the International Rescue Committee.