WHO ropes in 'Mr. Bean' to combat Coronavirus rise globally

In a video shared by the WHO, Mr. Bean pulls down a chart listing WHO's advice in the fight against the spread of the virus.

"@MrBean is following WHO's advice on how to stay safe from #COVID19. This is how you can #BeSafe too:-Keep your Palms up together clean & don't touch your face-Keep a physical distance of at least 1m-Keep in touch with your loved ones-If you have any symptoms, call your healthcare provider," a tweet by WHO read.

The voice-over to the video has been delivered by Mr. Bean star, Rowan Atkinson, who created the comic character to be "a child in a grown man's body" when he was at Oxford University along with filmmaker and Sustainable Development Goal advocate Richard Curtis.

"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. 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," the WHO said in a statement.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said: “COVID-19 affects every walk of human life, and we need to use all tools and avenues at our disposal to share life-saving information with all people around the world. I am grateful for the support of the team behind Mr Bean for lending your voice and talents to spread vital advice on physical distancing, hygiene and knowing the symptoms.”

Filmmaker Richard Curtis was delighted in teaming up with WHO to support the health mission against COVId-19.

“We are delighted to work with the WHO on this Mr Bean sketch and to support health messaging around COVID-19. In 2015 193 world leaders committed to 17 Global Goals to end poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030. Good Health and Wellbeing is Goal 3 and central to achieving all of the Global Goals. I’m not QUITE sure which sector Mr Bean belongs too - but we're delighted to have him on board," he said.