With the coronavirus now declared a pandemic, it's evident that everyone needs to be even more vigilant than ever about their personal hygiene. That means one thing above all else: lots of handwashing.
So if you need an example of how to wash your mitts correctly, then look no further than Gloria Gaynor, who has shared a video on social media this week, in which she washes her hands to the tune of I Will Survive.
Gaynor first uploaded the video to her official TikTok channel, before re-sharing the clip to on Instagram. It shows her facing a mirror and washing her hands in the sink, while lip-syncing to the tune, to teach us all how to wash our hands for the correct amount of time.
The hand-washing tutorial quickly went viral social media, and fans have praised her for being such a positive role model to us all.
"WHO has been assessing this outbreak around the clock and we are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction. We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic."
The statement continued: "Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly. It is a word that, if misused, can cause unreasonable fear, or unjustified acceptance that the fight is over, leading to unnecessary suffering and death."
At the time of writing, there have now been more than 135,832 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries worldwide. Of these, 5,120 people have lost their lives.
A schoolteacher has shared a simple trick on social media this week, which aims to ensure that kids are washing their hands properly during the coronavirus pandemic.
Shauna Woods, who teaches at Hallsville Schools in Missouri, has started stamping the backs of children’s hands with her own personal stamp. But she's not marking them as read. Instead, her idea is that if her charges have washed their hands properly, then the stamp will be erased by the time the bell rings for them to go home at the end of the day.
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Taking to her Facebook page 'Mrs Woods 3rd Grade', she uploaded a picture of her ingenious hack, and captioned it: "We are doing our best in room 550 to keep the germs away. Students got stamps on their hands this morning. If it’s gone by the end of the day from washing their hands, they get a prize. ? We are trying. [sic]"
A report from the World Health Organization has now declared that the COVID-19 is a pandemic, writing in a statement: "WHO has been assessing this outbreak around the clock and we are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity, and by the alarming levels of inaction. We have therefore made the assessment that COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic."
The statement continued: "Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly. It is a word that, if misused, can cause unreasonable fear, or unjustified acceptance that the fight is over, leading to unnecessary suffering and death."
As of the time of this article being written, there have now been more than 135,832 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across 114 countries worldwide. Of these, 4,990 people have lost their lives.
As the world succumbs to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are adhering to the advice of their respective governments and health bodies, and practicing certain methods in order to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus.
We all know about social distancing and self-isolation, as well as practicing good hygiene, but some people have been sharing their own unique methods that they believe will keep them safe from the contagious disease.
Related - Speaking of baths, Madonna recently shared her bizarre thoughts on the coronavirus from her bathtub:
One of these is Evie Lancaster's mom, who has been bathing her grocery deliveries in an attempt to keep her new food stock clean and germ-free.
Taking to Twitter to share a bizarre snap of the provision, Evie wrote alongside the pic: "What precautions are you all taking during the global pandemic? My mum is bathing her Tesco delivery"
I was kind of onboard until I saw the cauliflower with no packaging on. Also, I'm assuming the frozen Häagen-Dazs ice cream is exempt?
And just when you thought Evie's mom was perhaps the only person out there going to extreme lengths to stave off the coronavirus, she did have a response from Twitter user Michelle Healy, who shared a picture of her mom ironing money:
However, these rather innovative methods did receive some criticism from Twitter users.
David John Brewer replied to Evie's original post, saying: "For the love of God, can everyone try and find their brain cells they appear to have lost."
Per the BBC, there is no evidence of COVID-19 being transmitted through food, and thorough cooking will kill the virus.
Meanwhile, Professor Bloomfield of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has shared her advice on food packaging, saying: "For contained or packaged goods, either store them for 72 hours before using them or spray and wipe plastic or glass containers with bleach [that is carefully diluted as directed on the bottle].
"For unwrapped fresh goods, which could have been handled by anyone - wash thoroughly under running water and leave to dry."
Bloomfield also recommends washing hands frequently on shopping trips, treating all surfaces as if they are infected (and therefore, avoid them), and to use contactless payment if possible.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, personal hygiene is of the utmost importance.
The CDC recommends humming or singing ''Happy Birthday'' twice through to be sure you're spending an appropriate amount of time cleaning your hands, and you can read a full list of their recommendations here.
But now it appears that Pornhub an offering more than just a chance to release some pent-up frustration. As well as making Pornhub Premium free in order to encourage people to stay home and save lives, the adult entertainment site has teamed up with Amazon Dating to launch Scrubhub - a not very NSFW parody site devoted to the ecstacies of hand washing.
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If you visit the website, you'll find an almost-identical layout to pornhub, except it's filled with people fervently washing their hands. You can have a gander at clips titled From the Boi Bar to the Bathroom… This Bear Likes It Filthy Clean and Hot Girl Goes Wild in Public – Dirty 2 Disinfected!
In a statement, per Indy100, the site's creators Ani Acopian and Suzy Shinn said: "We wanted to take something as mundane as washing your hands and make it entertaining in the only way we know how (by taking a joke way too far)."
This 106-year-old woman was applauded for beating coronavirus:
"Over the past few weeks, the one thing that has been repeated by literally everyone – politicians, scientists, celebrities and athletes – has been the importance of washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water to protect against this virus. We thought this presented a unique opportunity for Pornhub to bring some joy to something that has become so mundane and repetitive," Corey Price, Vice President of Pornhub added.
Scrubhub is also accepting donations towards Invisible Hands, a volunteer-based organization helping to bring food and essentials to vulnerable communities in New York and New Jersey, as well as Frontline Food - a charity that partners with local Los Angeles restaurants to provide food to healthcare workers.
Acopian and Shinn continued: "Scrubhub started as a fun idea that, thanks to Pornhub’s platform, we’ve turned into a destination for creativity and connection for the greater good. We’re proud to be partnering with our friends at Invisible Hands and Frontline Foods to make a difference and raise money for those affected."
Per the World Health Organisation's most recent situation report, there have been a total of 142,539 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus globally, and 5,393 deaths.
Now, MMA fighter Conor McGregor has taken to Instagram to share his powerful thoughts on the current COVID-19 global pandemic, as well as post a series of emotional tributes regarding the recent passing of his aunt (which he later revealed was not a result of the coronavirus).
Writing to his 35.6 million followers, the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion showed appreciation for his home nation of Ireland, and detailed how the coronavirus crisis had made everyone - including himself - more aware of personal hygiene. He typed:
"Ireland you amazing, amazing country. I believe we have this virus contained. And through this containment, we actually may have gone and contained them all.
"The good habits we will have now gained from this wild [COVID-19] attack will see us too strong in [the] future.
"Hand hygiene. Touching of own face hygiene. Consistent thorough cleaning of handled areas hygiene. What we should really be all doing anyway. I have always been on with my hand hygiene. But not enough. If I think of all the people approaching to shake hands and [whatnot].
"I often get people say to me please I don’t want a picture, just let me shake your hand. And I’m like yes friend thank you. As it’s more efficient than taking a full picture. But it’s too careless. And too frequent. Touching my own hand to my face as well. Too unaware of the frequency I’d do it. Until now.
"I’d train my ass off, to the point of low immunity. It’s inevitable with the intensity of the training. The immune system will be tested. I would float around in this manner, and always end up catching little colds and flus. I feel [bulletproof] right now though! I’m switched on like a motherf**ker now.
"Stay vigilant on our personal hygiene people. And our personal space.
"God speed to us all [...] We are not there yet but we are well on our way. On our way in a big way! To the people of the world. We will do this! We are doing this! It’s done. We did it. Congratulations! Oh And it’s [summertime] now too. Wow! Oh and Who am I fighting. [sic]"
McGregor, 31, then added that prior to appearing live on US morning talk shows from Dublin, he had received a phone call informing him that his auntie Anne had passed away.
Revealing that he had swiftly canceled his TV appearances, McGregor then went on an impassioned rant regarding the current global pandemic. He typed:
"These photos are from a few days ago at a studio in Dublin’s City centre. I was to announce to the world my @properwhiskey donation to @Tunnel2Towers. A great day! A proud day, I brought my family with me to the studio.
"Sitting in the chair about to beam live to all the U.S morning talk shows, I get a phone call telling me that my lovely little auntie Anne had passed away. I couldn’t go live anymore. My poor little friendly loving auntie. My mother’s sister. This stupid f**king virus. What the f**k is happening. I took my family to bull island. Looked out at the sea. Took a deep breath. Thank f**k! Lord thank you.
Stay tight people! We are all we got [...] Rest in Peace Anne Moore I love you".
In a follow-up post, McGregor not only thanked his fans for their support during this difficult time, but also stated that it had been confirmed that his aunt did not die as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The former champion wrote:
"I am grateful for the kind wishes and sympathy for my Auntie’s passing. I want to clear up that it has been confirmed she was not a victim of coronavirus.
"As we prepare for her funeral I know that many of us will confront the virus in the weeks ahead. As I gather with my family I ask you all to make an extra effort to be there for friends and family during the stressful days ahead.
"And from my family, thank you for your support at this sad time."
Our best wishes go out to McGregor and his family at this difficult time.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, several celebrities have been taking to social media to share their thoughts on the global crisis, and offer their "words of wisdom" to their fans... with mixed results.
Last week, Vanessa Hudgens was slated on social media for telling her followers during a live-stream: "I’m sorry, but like, it’s a virus, I get it, like, I respect it, but at the same time I’m like, even if everybody gets it, like yeah, people are going to die, which is terrible but like, inevitable?"
Now, Madonna has spoken out from her bathtub about the coronavirus crisis, telling her 14.9 million Instagram followers: "That's the thing about COVID-19. It doesn't care about how rich you are, how famous you are, how funny you are."
The Queen of Pop continued: "How smart you are, where you live, how old you are, what amazing stories you can tell. It's the great equalizer and what's terrible about is it what's great about it.
"What's terrible about it is that it's made us all equal in many ways and what's wonderful about is, is that it's made us all equal in many ways.
"Like I used to say at the end of human nature every night, if the ship goes down, we're all going down together."
But, rather than embrace the message of "equality" from her words, many Instagram users lashed out at the star for her "stupid" video, with many pointing out the singer does not share the same financial worries as most people.
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Instagram user alexinobcn said: "This video is stupid. We all know [that] you are in your own rich confinement. You live in other reality Madge. Stop it. With petals on your rich bath, oh my god. Covid19 [makes] distinction cause you can afford your own respiratory machine. Stop trivialize this awful situation please."
User mykethemakeupguy commented: "Wrong!! Sorry Madonna but the wealthy like yourself can get tested even with no symptoms but all us regular Joe's get turned away".
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Another user, shamey_ames, passionately typed: "Except it's not equal. Except we see people with a lot of money and fame able to get tested very quickly. Hollywood stars and NBA players MLB players etc while the rest of the normies struggle. While the medical field struggles. While your average Joe must wait and wait and wait to get a test if they ever get one. The same will go for treatment.
"Money will never allow us to all be equal. We have billionaires doing nothing, we have multi-millionaires singing imagine together while we all roll our eyes and wonder where is your money going to help the masses? If it's really time to be equal then let's walk the walk instead of talking The talk."
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Another angry Instagram user wrote: "What an absolutely disgusting and revolting post. You really must be so self-indulgent to post such a pompous arrogant display when so many people are suffering so terribly.
"You really think that you are so special people will forget all about the misery in the entire world by looking at your naked body in the bathtub filled with rose petals. What a horrible thing to do. To flaunt your wealth and [privilege] at a time like this. And to imply that you are our equal is a sin!"
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