Coronavirus: Shah Rukh Khan Provides 25,000 PPE Kits To Maharashta; Gets Lauded By Minister of Public Health & Family Welfare

Rajesh Tope, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare of Maharashtra, appreciated Shah Rukh Khan for his help towards the healthcare workers amid Coronavirus lockdown.

New Delhi: After announcing a range of initiatives, Shah Rukh Khan on Monday provided 25,000 PPE kits to the frontline medical staff in Maharashtra fighting to contain the novel coronavirus pandemic in the state. Rajesh Tope, Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare of Maharashtra appreciated the actor for his help towards the healthcare workers. The minister took to his handle and posted, “Many thanks Mr Shah Rukh Khan for your kind contribution of 25,000 PPE kits. This will go a long way in supporting our fight against COVID19 & protecting our frontline medical care team @iamsrk @MeerFoundation @CMOMaharashtra”. As a dutiful response, Shah Rukh Khan also replied, “Thank you sir for all your help to source the kits. We are all together in this endeavour to protect ourselves and humanity. Glad to be of service. May your family and team be safe and healthy”. Coronavirus: Film & TV Celebs React As PM Modi Announces Lockdown Extension Till May 3 Take a look at their posts below:

Thank you sir for all your help to source the kits. We are all together in this endeavour to protect ourselves and humanity. Glad to be of service. May your family & team be safe and healthy. https://t.co/DPAc7ROh7i

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) April 13, 2020

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