Jameis Winston helps launch toll-free coronavirus hotline
Jameis Winston is using his platform for good in the battle against coronavirus.
Winston posted on his Twitter account Monday morning that he has launched a toll-free hotline at 844-8378-26843 (TEST-COVID) where people can call in to have their questions and concerns about the highly contagious virus answered.
Along with general surgeon Dr. Scott Kelley, Winston is hoping to help provide comfort during this time of social distancing and quarantine.
"As citizens of this great country, I believe it's important to come together to support one another in times of need," Winston said in the video posted on his Twitter.
"With the lack of resources and misinformation out there, Dr. Kelley and I decided to create a toll-free national hotline. We want to give every family rapid responses to give them peace of mind from the safety of their own home."
Kelley goes on to explain in the video that the hotline will triage callers over the phone and give them guidance based on the information provided as to whether they may need further medical treatment and/or a coronavirus test.
Winston, the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner, helped lead FSU to its third national championship that same season.
He's spent the last five seasons as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer after they drafted him first overall in the 2015 NFL draft. However, he's among the high-profile free agents of this offseason after the Bucs signed Tom Brady last month.
Winston was scheduled to return to Tallahassee on April 16 for his first annual Dream Forever Experience at the University Center Club.
The charity event – among those impacted by the coronavirus pandemic - was earmarked to benefit Winston’s Dreams Rooms, a community outreach program of the Dream Forever Foundation.
Winston’s Dream Room is described as a state-of-the-art technology center located in financially disadvantage Title I schools.
Winston also recently married his high school sweetheart, Breion Allen, in a private ceremony at their home. Allen, who now goes by Breion A. Winston, announced their wedding on Sunday in an Instagram post. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there were very few guests in attendance at the ceremony.