Beyonce has made an emotional speech about how coronavirus is affecting black people disproportionately.
The Crazy in Love singer, 38, appeared on Lady Gaga's all-star One World: Together At Home concert last night when she spoke about the deadly bug sweeping the globe.
She said covid-19 is "killing black people at an alarmingly high rate" as she voiced her thanks for healthcare staff and other essential workers who are continuing to work during the pandemic.
Speaking directly to the camera, Beyonce said: "To those in the food industry, delivery workers, mail carriers and sanitation employees, who are working so we can be safe in our homes, we thank you for your selfless service.
"Black Americans disproportionately belong to these essential parts of the workforce that do not have the luxury of working from home.
"African-American communities at large have been severely affected in this crisis.
"Those with pre-existing conditions are at an even higher risk.
"This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate here in America."
Beyonce then shared the statisic that 57 per cent of fatal coronavirus cases in her home city of Houston Texas are African Americans.
She continued: "Please protect yourselves.
"We are one family and we need you, we need your voices and your abilities and your strength all over this world.
"I know it's very hard but please be patient, stay encouraged, keep the faith, stay positive and continue to pray for our heroes.
"Good night, and God bless you."
