Jackie Chan offers N52.07m as a reward for coronavirus cure

Movie star, Jackie Chan has offered the sum of 1 million yuan (N52.07m) as a reward to anybody who can find a cure to the deadly coronavirus.

Jackie Chan made this known as part of his effort towards finding an end to the virus which started in Wuhan, China.

He shared on Weibo: “Science and technology is key to overcoming the virus, and I believe many people have the same thought as me and hope that an antidote can be developed as soon as possible,” the 65-year-old wrote.

“I have a ‘naive’ idea now. No matter which individual or organisation develops the antidote, I want to thank them with 1 million yuan.”

He also prayed that his gesture would not be mistaken for something else.

“This is not about money. I don’t want to see the once-bustling streets empty now and do not want to see my compatriots fighting a virus until some of them are dead when they should be enjoying life.”

The movie star has been praised for the gesture and for many others in which he stood up in times of crisis. His post has received 53,000 likes and counting.