Published 12:43 IST, March 18th 2020
Deepika Padukone's #SafeHands challenge leaves fans curious; Here's their question
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone took to her Twitter handle and shared a video of her participation in the SafeHands challenge initiated by WHO. Read below
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Bollywood actor Deepika Pukone took to her Twitter handle and shared a video of her participation in SafeHands challenge initiated by Director-General of World Health Organisation. As a measure of spreing awareness among netizens about precautions of dely coronavirus, Tedros ham Ghebreyesus started challenge on Twitter by minating popular celebrities from every country of world. Deepika Pukone took cause forward as she posted a video of herself washing her hands clean while donning a mask, both markers of basic precautions as directed by WHO.
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However, Deepika's video me several curious social media users ask if it was 'absolutely necessary' or 'visable' to wear masks at home. "Should we wear masks at home", "Why is she wearing a mask?", were some of comments that were flooded on post. Take a look below-
Deepika Pukone's #SafeHands challenge leaves netizens curious
WHO, in an informative video claimed that plain medical masks cant protect an individual against new Coronavirus when used alone as it should be combined with hand hygiene and several or preventive measures. It furr asserted that y recommended use of masks in specific cases. If one has cold, cough or difficulty breathing, n one should wear a mask and seek medical care.
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However, if one is t suffering from se symptoms, one does t have to wear masks as re is evidence that y protect people who are t sick. However, if one is healthy but is taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection, n wearing a mask is suggested. Watch video below to kw more
Om Shanti Om actor also minated Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, Portuguese footballer Cristia Ronaldo and Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli to take challenge furr. She captioned video by thanking Dr.Tedros and stating that even though COVID-19 pandemic has been a 'task', everyone is 'in this fight toger'.
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What's next for Deepika Pukone?
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Pmaavat actor was last seen onscreen in Meghna Gulzar's film Chhapaak where she played role of an acid attack survivor. Deepika will be seen next in Kabir Khan directorial titled '83 where she will be essaying role of 'Haryana Hurricane' Kapil Dev's wife Romi Dev.
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11:42 IST, March 18th 2020