Coronavirus: Instagram launches sticker to thank 'health heroes' amid disease outbreak

This week, coronavirus cases in the UK hit 1,500, leading to widespread panic about the spread of the virus.

Amid the outbreak, many Brits have been advised to work from home, yet healthcare workers have  been working overtime to make sure the public is as safe as possible.

Now, Instagram has launched a new sticker to thank these ‘health heroes.’

It announced the sticker on Twitter, writing: “To thank the health workers who have been working tirelessly to keep their communities safe, we developed a sticker for people to show their gratitude on Instagram. This will be available in the stickers gallery.”

Here’s how you can add the sticker to your Story to thank all the tireless healthcare workers for their support.

Instagram has launched a new sticker to thank these ‘health heroes' (Instagram)

How to add the ‘Health Heroes’ sticker to your Instagram Story

1. Open the Instagram app and tap the camera icon in the top left corner

2. Either take a photo or video, or select one from your camera roll by tapping the photo in the bottom left corner

3. Once you’re happy with the image or video, tap the Sticker icon at the top of the screen

4.Scroll down to the sixth row of options and tap the ‘#Thanks Health Heroes’ sticker

5. Reposition and resize the sticker, and when you’re happy, tap ‘Send To’ in the bottom right corner

6. Add the photo or video to Your Story, or share with a specific friend by typing their name in the search bar