Basketball stars from Italy, Japan and Spain, playing in the NBA, have lent their support to WHO’s COVID-19 response efforts. Danilo Gallinari, playing with Oklahoma City Thunder, Rui Hachimura, of the Washington Wizards, and Ricky Rubio, of the Phoenix Suns, pay their respects to health workers, urge the public to follow accurate advice, practice physical distancing and show solidarity to beat coronavirus. More information www.who.int/COVID-19