Octavia Spencer is the latest Hollywood star stepping up to help those in need amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The actress donated breathing monitors to assist hospitals in her home state of Alabama and the state of New York, according to NBC News.
The actress, who recently portrayed Madam C. J. Walker in the Netflix limited series Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C. J. Walker, partnered with
Mikucare, a baby monitor company, to provide contactless monitors that can detect nuanced changes in breathing patterns and indicate potential onset before other symptoms present. The two-way talk and video functions also allow patients and medical personnel to communicate from a safe distance.Spencer made the announcement on her Instagram account: