Mr. Bean tapped by WHO to educate people about COVID-19 prevention

Mr. Bean, the iconic '90s character that made people laugh with very little dialogue, has been tapped by the World Health Organization (WHO) to educate people on COVID-19 prevention.

With everything that the world is going through right now because of the pandemic, everyone needs comic relief.

And WHO decided to infuse a bit of humor in their COVID-19 prevention efforts by enlisting the help of Mr. Bean.

English actor Rowan Atkinson portrayed Mr. Bean from 1990 to 1995. And the TV series has remained popular even after 30 years.

Rowan Atkinson as Mr. Bean / @MrBean (FB)

Mr. Bean has had two spin-off movies titled 'Bean' and 'Mr. Bean's Holiday', and an animated series that aired from 2002 to 2004, and also from 2015 to 2019.

For WHO's video, Mr. Bean appeared in his cartoon form. In the 31-second video, Mr. Bean unveiled his “Essential COVID-19 Checklist”, which has four items in it:

1. Keep your hands clean and don't touch your face.

2. Keep your distance - at least 1 meter.

3. Keep in touch with your neighbors and be kind.

4. Keep an eye on the symptoms, and if needed, call the doctor and follow their advice.

Watch Mr. Bean in what is probably his most important appearance to date.

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