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The Mayor of Shenyang has donated 10,000 disposable medical masks and 500 sets of protective clothing to frontline staff in Northern Ireland.

Belfast Mayor Daniel Baker told Belfast Live that he received a letter of solidarity from China on Sunday in a time of worry as we battle COVID-19.

He said: "The letter extended solidarity with the people of Belfast and Ireland as we fight back against COVID19.

"The Mayor of Shenyang has also very kindly made donation of 10,000 disposable medical masks and 500 sets of protective clothing.

"I will be making arrangements for this equipment to be distributed urgently to our frontline healthcare workers upon arriving in Belfast.

"This is a global fight back against a horrific disease. This disease knows no boundaries or borders.

"All citizens of the world must stand united and firm. Together we will overcome.

"Go raibh maith agaibh to the Mayor and people of Shenyang for this donation."