Published 16:52 IST, March 26th 2020

Jodie Whittaker as Doctor Who asks fans to be kind to each other and listen to science

Jodie Whittaker channelled her "Doctor Who" character to spread awareness among her fans on how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jodie Whittaker channelled her "Doctor Who" character to spre awareness among her fans on how to deal with coronavirus pandemic.

In an "emergency transmission", Whittaker, who plays 13th Doctor on long-running BBC series, asked people to t lose hope as everything will be alright soon. 

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"If you're seeing this, Tardis must have detected an upsurge in psychological signals from somewhere in and time. Basically, I think somebody, somewhere, might be a little bit worried. I'm actually just self-isolating, or as I like to call it, hiding, from an army of Sontarans. But keep that to yourself," Whittaker began in a video posted to social media on Wednesday.

37-year-old actor n offered a five-step plan to deal with "any worrying situation".

"One, remember, you'll get through this, and things will be alright. Even if y look uncertain, even if you're worried, darkness never prevails. Two, tell jokes, even b ones. Especially b ones. I'm brilliant at b ones. 

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"Three, be kind. Even kinder than you were yesterday, and I kw you were super kind yesterday. Talking will help, sharing will help... Look out for your friends, your neighbours, people you hardly kw, and family... 'cause in end, we're all family," Whittaker said.

actor said people should listen to doctors' guidelines in current situation.

"Four, listen to science, and listen to doctors, right? y've got your back. Five, stay strong, stay positive. You've got this, and I will see you, very soon," Whittaker concluded video.

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16:52 IST, March 26th 2020