Generosity spreads among athletes. Former NBA star Stephon Marbury has reached an agreement with a Chinese manufacturer of protective masks and is about to supply 10 million to New York City, hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the New York Post. "Whatever happens, I come from Brooklyn", the district of the city where he was born, told the American newspaper the former basketball player, current trainer of the Beijing Royal Fighters. "Being able to help New York is something that is close to my heart and is dear to my heart," said the former Knicks point guard.
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"I know how important it is to have masks at this time"
Stephen MarburyMarbury's deal is expected to provide masks to first aid workers and city hospital staff mobilized to fight the pandemic that has infected more than 121,000 people in the United States, nearly half of them in the state of New York. In New York, as in many places around the world, doctors and caregivers face a shortage of equipment.
2 million masks delivered every week for five weeks
"I know how important it is to have masks at this time," said Marbury, who said that he had obtained protective gear at a reasonable price, in a context where the shortage is driving up mask prices. According to the New York Post , the cost of each copy is $ 2.75 (nearly 2.5 euros). Two million masks are expected to be delivered each week for a period of five weeks, the newspaper said.
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