Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Switzerland has imposed a ban on all private
and public events and has closed all non-essential businesses until at least 19 April 2020.
Roger Federer and his wife Mirka have donated 1m Swiss francs (£857,000)
"for the most vulnerable families in Switzerland" and have called on others to add their support.
"These are challenging times for everyone and nobody should be left behind," Federer, wrote on Instagram.
"Our contribution is just a start.
"We hope that others might join in supporting more families in need.
Together we can overcome this crisis ! Stay healthy !"
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Federer donates 1m Swiss francs to help 'vulnerable families in Switzerland'
and public events and has closed all non-essential businesses until at least 19 April 2020.
Roger Federer and his wife Mirka have donated 1m Swiss francs (£857,000)
"for the most vulnerable families in Switzerland" and have called on others to add their support.
"These are challenging times for everyone and nobody should be left behind," Federer, wrote on Instagram.
"Our contribution is just a start.
"We hope that others might join in supporting more families in need.
Together we can overcome this crisis ! Stay healthy !"
bbc news