American Singer Beyoncé Join Hands In COVID-19 Testing Initiative In Texas

American pop star Beyoncé and her mum have joined hands to support a mobile virus testing initiative in their local hometown of Houston, Texas.

The #IDIDMYPART campaign, which will takw place this weekend is aimed at bringing awareness of the daily testing available at a local medical centre in Houston.

The initiative will also make available free gloves, masks, 1000 free test kits and household supplies “administered under safe conditions,” according to a sstatement.

Ms Tina Knowles Lawson, Beyoncé's mother said in a statement

“The virus is wreaking havoc on the Black community so we need a movement to prioritise our health.”

According to the US Centres kfe Disease Control and Prevention, about 33% of individuals who were taken to hospital with the virus are African-Americans. The total percentage of African-Americans in the US is 13 percent.

According to local congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee

“Testing is crucial because it helps find hot spots and saves lives. Texas has a very low Covid-19 test rate, second lowest in the nation.”