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Detroit Red Wings, Tigers set up $1 million fund to cover workers' wages

The Detroit Red Wings play Thursday in Washington, where a D.C. official has recommended against mass gatherings. Filmed March 11, 2020 in Detroit. Detroit Free Press

The ushers and concession stand workers who normally work Detroit Red Wings home games will have their wages covered for at least a month while the sports world shuts down to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Ilitch companies news hub posted a release Friday stating the Wings, Detroit Tigers, 313 Presents, Little Caesars Arena and the Fox Theatre have set up a $1 million fund to cover wages for part-time staff that was scheduled to work games, concerts and other events that have been postponed or canceled because of COVID-19 over the coming month.