Viola Davis says that ‘masks save lives’ in PSA for covering one’s face amid COVID-19 pandemic

Viola Davis led the way in a new spot for YouWillSeeMe.org urging people wear masks amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

‘You will see me as an advocate,’ the 55-year-old actress wrote in the caption. ‘We have the power to protect our health and the health of our family, friends and community. Masks save lives.

‘Wear one and join the movement at YouWillSeeMe.org.’

The Oscar-winning Fences star lent her star to a spot for the clip that was posted on Instagram Wednesday in a new campaign for the CDC that also features notable names such as Olympian Simone Biles and sports personality Stephen A. Smith.

The CDC said it that ‘Black and Latinx communities have been three times as likely to become infected as their white neighbors.’

The actress, who plays Annalise Keating on ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder, was one in a number of people wearing masks while claiming that they would remain visible for their commitment to health and advocacy of ongoing social change.

A statement on the website says, ‘Wearing a face mask is one small act of kindness that we can all do for our community every day.’

It continued: ‘Choosing to see it this way not only allows us to look out for each other’s health and safety, but also reminds us to view everyone who wears a face mask for their humanity and compassion.’

The South Carolina native has past taken to social media to advocate for social and political causes including the fight against childhood hunger, Black Lives Matter and Justice For Breonna Taylor.

As of Tuesday, the death total for COVID-19 – declared a public health emergency by World Health Organization – had soared to 173,177 people in the U.S. amid 5,529,824 cases, according to Johns Hopkins. Worldwide, 787,672 deaths have been reported among 22,411,300 reported cases.