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Samantha Newark, the original voice actress for animated series 'Jem' has made a public service announcement (PSA) about the coronavirus based on the beloved cartoon.

The PSA was created using old archived footage from 'Jem' edited with brand new recorded voice work from Newark.

The short video shows Jem explaining to children that there are no proven vaccines or medications that can cure COVID-19 at the moment, but they can prevent infection by practicing social distancing and proper handwashing.

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"I hope you enjoy a little throwback to your Truly Outrageous 80s childhood with this reimagined JEM PSA. Obviously we couldn't start from scratch but It was a total joy to recreate this for you while we are riding out this craziness together!! Shout out to the amazing Mom daughter team that helped make it happen. Tami Reeves @sisubeauty For dialogue and original archived animation and Kayliana Reeves @kaylianareeves For her Truly Outrageous editing," she wrote on her Instagram account.

Newark also hopes to work with screenwriter Christy Marx, who worked on the original 'Jem' series, to make another PSA regarding COVID-19.

"Hopefully we can get @christy.marx on board for a second PSA fingers crossed," she said.

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💜 I hope you enjoy a little throwback to your Truly Outrageous 80s childhood with this reimagined JEM PSA 💖Obviously we couldn't start from scratch but It was a total joy to recreate this for you while we are riding out this craziness together!! 💖Shout out to the amazing Mom daughter team that helped make it happen. Tami Reeves @sisubeauty For dialogue and original archived animation and Kayliana Reeves @kaylianareeves For her Truly Outrageous editing. She and her talented friends brought you guys the amazing hip hop Jem dance video Link here @hiphopkosplay 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thank you both so much!! Hopefully we can get @christy.marx on board for a second PSA fingers crossed 🤞 Love Sam 💖💕💖💕💖 All rights property of @hasbro #jempsa #80skids #covid19psa #originaljem #jerricabenton #jemandtheholograms #trulytrulytrulyoutrageous #coronaviruspsa #doingtherightthingmakesyouasuperstar #nextjemeration #hiphopjem #sisubeauty #kaylianareeves #commonsenseplan #samanthanewark #quarantineandchill #instahealth #stayhealthy #coronavirusoutbreak #quarantine #wereallinthistogether #isolation #throwback #stayhome #keepitlight #createanddream #togetherathome #keepcalmcarryon

Isang post na ibinahagi ni Samantha Newark (@samanthanewarkofficial) noong Mar 23, 2020 nang 3:58pm PDT

'Jem' is an animated series which centers on Jerrica Benton, the young owner of Starlight Music, and her musical alter ego Jem.

Newark provided the speaking voice for Jem and Jerrica while singer Britta Phillips provided Jem's singing voice.

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