Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis launch 'quarantine wine' with all profits going to coronavirus relief efforts

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are using their platform to raise money for coronavirus relief, by launching their own 'quarantine wine'.

The couple made the announcement on social media, revealing that they teamed up with Nocking Point to create a Pinot Noir. In the video, Kutcher explained that he and Kunis have been organising virtual catch-ups with friends over wine, while also helping out charities amid the pandemic.

"Mila and I are launching quarantine wine!" he captioned a video message from him and Mila on Instagram. "100% of profits got to COVID-19 relief!"

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"Mila came up with a brilliant idea of combining the two things: to create a wine where we can actually give shoutouts to whoever we want with the wine," Kutcher said in the video.

"And 100 per cent of the proceeds go to a handful of charities that we have done homework on, due diligence, vetted out to make sure that their overhead is low enough to actually do the work they're supposed to do and their outcome is visible — so you can look at this as a charitable donation!" Kunis added.

The profits from the wine sales will go to charities GiveDirectly, Direct Relief, Frontline Responders Fund and America's Food Fund.

The Kutchers' 'quarantine wine' can only be shipped in the United States and is available for pre-order now.

Coronavirus: What you need to know

What is the difference between COVID-19 and the flu?

The symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are very similar, as they both can cause fever and respiratory issues.

Both infections are also transmitted the same way, via coughing or sneezing, or by contact with hands, surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus.

The speed of transmission and the severity of the infection are the key differences between COVID-19 and the flu.

The time from infection to the appearance of symptoms is typically shorter with the flu. However, there are higher proportions of severe and critical COVID-19 infections.

How can I protect myself and my family?

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• Clean your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand sanitiser;
• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue or your elbow;
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms;
• Apply safe food practices; and
• Stay home if you are sick.

What is social distancing?

Social distancing involved minimising contact with people and maintaining a distance of over one metre between you and others.

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If I'm young and healthy, do I still have to practice social distancing?

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