Asamoah Gyan has called on celebrities to give back to society in the fight against the coronavirus.

The former Black Stars captain asked wealthy people to be careful and stay home during these times to avoid contracting the disease after showing great concern as he asked people to take the precautions and preventive measures seriously.

"About what is going on right now in the world, it's getting serious. I advise let's take precaution, stay at home, use your hand sanitizers. Let's do everything possible to protect ourselves," Gyan said in a video posted on social media.

“As an icon, people look up to me. This is the time.

"I urge all celebrities, all those who are fortunate, let’s give back to the community because this is the time that people need us. People need our support.

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“Let’s do this to help the government because the government cannot do this alone. We can’t depend on the government; these are our lives. We have to protect one another; we have to stick together.”

“Let’s take precaution, stay at home, use your hand sanitizers, let’s do everything possible to protect ourselves."