Dancing Jefferson Nurses Get Shoutout From Ellen DeGeneres, Ciara

PHILADELPHIA — Nurses who are working to treat coronavirus patients in Philadelphia got a celebrity shout out recently after a viral video of them dancing caught Hollywood's attention.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital nurses posted a video of them dancing to "Level Up" by Ciara not long ago.

The nurses did the dance as a way to jump start their days when treating patients battling the deadly virus.

They have been doing dances to other hit songs, such as "Survivor" by Destiny's Child.

Then Ellen DeGeneres caught wind of the video and decided to reach out to the self-proclaimed "Swab Squad" at Jefferson.

The comedian and TV host had a video chat with the nurses, who shared their coronavirus experiences, fears, and hopes with the nation.

But in typical "Ellen" fashion, she had a surprise up her sleeve.

Ciara herself, along with her husband Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russel Wilson, recorded a video message for the nurses, thanking them for their dedication to helping those suffering from the virus.

DeGeneres told the nurses when restrictions on travel and gatherings are lifted, she plans to have them all come to a recording of her show and that Shutterfly, one of the show's sponsors, is donating $50,000 to Jefferson employees who are struggling financially.

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