Here is how some of America’s actors and singers are helping calm nerves and spread some much-needed cheer to combat rising anxiety over the coronavirus pandemic.

Singing legend Neil Diamond released a reworked version of his popular song Sweet Caroline with new lyrics that emphasise the importance of “washing hands”.

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Neil Diamond updates "Sweet Caroline".

Actor Patrick Stewart read out William Shakespeare’s sonnets.

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