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Mr Bean joins fight against Covid-19

Mr Bean joins fight against Covid-19

Geneva, Jun 22 (UNI) The World Health Organization (WHO) has roped in famous sitcom character Mr Bean to encourage people follow social distancing and other precautions to fight Covid-19 pandemic.
WHO, Project Everyone and Tiger Aspect Productions, have partnered to launch a Public Service Announcement (PSA) using global comedy cartoon star, Mr Bean. With cases of COVID-19 continuing to rise globally, “Mr Bean’s Essential COVID-19 Checklist” is a reminder to people about the importance of washing hands, physical distancing and demonstrating kindness to their neighbours, said WHO in a press release.
The PSA features a cartoon sketch of Mr Bean comically tackling a pesky roller blind to finally reveal a number of essential tips to protect people against COVID-19.

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