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Spurs defender Alderweireld to donate tablet computers to help loved ones during coronavirus crisis

Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has pledged to donate "dozens" of tablet computers to hospitals and nursing homes.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Belgium international wants to ensure vulnerable people, many of whom are self-isolating, have the opportunity to video chat with family and friends by providing them with tablets.

Alderweireld announced his plans in a Twitter post on Sunday.

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"I hope everyone is following the government measures to stop the further spread of the coronavirus," the 31-year-old said in a piece to camera.

"The virus creates many needs, especially the lack of personal contact.