Ricky Gervais has criticised his celebrity mates for complaining about having to isolate in their mansions.
18/04/2020 Mr Gervais said there needed to be a greater focus on the sacrifice being made by health
care workers. He pointed out that many health care workers are doing 14 hour shifts and not complaining.
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