The Premier League has pledged £20m to supporting the NHS, its staff and helping the community amid the coronavirus outbreak.
As of 9am on April 3, there have been over 38,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and the death toll hit 3,605 following another record-breaking increase in a 24-hour period.
After confirming that Premier League football has been suspended indefinitely, English football’s top-flight league stated: “The League remains committed to supporting the National Health Service, its staff and helping people in communities, not least those who are most vulnerable.
“The League, clubs, players and managers express huge appreciation for the heroic efforts of NHS staff and all other key workers who are carrying out critical jobs in such difficult circumstances.
“In consultation with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Premier League is immediately committing £20 million to support the NHS, communities, families and vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This includes a direct financial contribution to the NHS and funds to enable clubs to refocus their efforts and develop significant outreach programmes to help communities, including those most in need.
“This funding will enable both immediate and longer-term support during the crisis.
“This includes a direct financial contribution to the NHS and funds to enable clubs to refocus their efforts and develop significant outreach programmes to help communities, including those most in need.
"This funding will enable both immediate and longer-term support during the crisis.”
