Lady Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen announced on Monday that a group of philanthropists has raised $35 million US to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. "We are all so very grateful to all of the health care professionals across the country and around the world who are on the front lines during COVID-19." With the leadership of Global Citizen, Gaga said, the $35 million US was raised in seven days from dozens of corporate leaders and philanthropists around the world. WATCH | Lady Gaga thanks health care workers during WHO media briefingSuperstar Lady Gaga praises health workers and announces $35 million US raised to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The special, which is a partnership with WHO, will highlight people affected by COVID-19 and celebrate health care workers on the front lines.

Source: CBC News April 06, 2020 18:00 UTC