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Fox's medical drama 'The Resident' donates supplies to hospital amid coronavirus pandemic


Fox’s scripted series “The Resident” is offering assistance during the coronavirus pandemic playing out in real life. 

The medical drama that debuted in 2018 centers on doctors at the fictitious Chastain Memorial and features stars like Matt Czuchry and Emily VanCamp. 

The series was able to donate a variety of protective resources to help keep healthcare workers at Grady Hospital in Atlanta stay safe. Items gifted include masks, surgical gloves, surgical gowns, booties and protective head gear. 

An Twitter account for Carlos Del Rio, who identifies himself in his bio as executive associate dean for Emory at Grady, shared Wednesday that the show sent personal protective equipment, also known as PPE.

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“Today we received at ⁦@GradyHealth a donation of PPE used for ⁦@ResidentFOX,” the tweet read.⁩” When you don’t think miracles exist they magically happen.

“During #COVID19 supply of PPE is low everywhere but people are being creative and generous,” the tweet continued. “Thanks guys!”

A picture included in the post showed numerous boxes. 

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USA TODAY has reached out to Grady for comment.

A spokesperson for Fox confirmed that the items came courtesy of “The Resident” but declined to comment further. The show’s official Twitter account responded to the tweet about the donation.

“Thank YOU! We’re just glad to be able to help,” the post read.

USA TODAY contacted 32 hospitals within 19 “major medical centers” around the country to ask about supplies, staffing and space for COVID-19. Of those, 12 responded in some form. 

Most hospitals that responded to USA TODAY’s survey said they now have adequate supplies of face masks, respirators, gowns and other personal protective gear for patients and health care workers. But some worried about the prospect of quickly dwindling supplies should they see a wave of infected people.

Contributing: Ken Alltucker and Nick Penzenstadler

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