They may play doctors on TV, but many actors and actresses starring in medical dramas are donating to some of the real heroes on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak that is exponentially spreading across the United States.
As hospitals across the country begin to run out of masks, popular shows including FOX's "The Resident," has donated their own supplies used for filming to hospitals in their area.
Supplies included masks, surgical gloves, surgical gowns, booties, and protective headgear.
A rheumatologist reacted to the donation on Instagram, stating:
“Yesterday, I had a serious discussion with the residents about how, though supplies are low, a magical shipment of masks is unlikely to arrive. And yet, a magical shipment of masks DID arrive, in the form of this very generous gesture. This kind of community support means so much to our #frontlineproviders who are making many sacrifices to staff our hospitals and care for our community... We needed this kind of good news today.”
ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and its spin-off, Station 19, have joined the cause as well.
Other shows including The Good Doctor and NBC’s New Amsterdam has also donated supplies.
