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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Jessica Sansome

Government launches new 'hands, face, space' coronavirus advertising campaign

The government has launched a new campaign to push it's coronavirus message.

Back in March, the public was told to 'Stay Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives' and when measures were relaxed this was changed to 'Stay Alert, Control the Virus, Save Lives'.

Now, as a new social gathering law is introduced, the government is introducing a new public campaign.

The slogan 'Hands. Face. Space' will run across TV, radio, print, out of home, social and digital display advertising, with a new video being released to show exactly how coronavirus spreads indoors.

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The film – produced with the help of scientific experts – encourages the public to follow simple steps to reduce the risk of infection as people expected to spend more time inside during the winter.

The campaign will be launched on Wednesday to highlight how everyone can help stop the spread of the virus by remembering to wash their hands, cover their face and make space.

It is likely to be unveiled by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson who will hold a press conference to announce gatherings of more than six people will be illegal, unless it meets one of a limited list of exemptions.

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