Hyderabad: As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a rippling effect on the world, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) took the opportunity of England-Pakistan series to disseminate a message among people about COVID-19 and the process to get cured in England for free. ECB has done the video in partnership with the National Health Service.
The video features active and former cricketers of visiting Pakistan team and hosts England. Chris Woakes, Jonny Bairstow, Moin Ali, captain Joe Root and Rory Burns featured in video undergoing the RT-PCR test ahead of the third and final Test of the series at Southampton. RT-PCR test is a method of testing by taking a nasal/throat swab from a patient. It involves extracting ribonucleic acid or RNA, which is the genetic material of the virus.
The etiquette of staying away from COVID-19. Since COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, many people around the globe might have been thinking about how it feels while being tested. Does it hurt?
Legendary leg spinner Shane Warne addressed your concern, "Not really actually. I was sort of apprehensive, I was nervous and everything. But the COVID tests we have done lots of them in the bio-bubble and basically a little bit down the back of the throat, it is bit itchy, a bit uncomfortable. But it is all over very quickly and it doesn't hurt."
Former England captain turned commentator Nasser Hussain said, "What is it like being tested? A lot easier than I thought to be honest. Very easy procedure takes a couple of minutes... no problem at all. You sit down before you know it, it is done."
Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan said, "testing is free" in England "and vital to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Anyone with symptoms, no matter how mild, can get a free test by calling 119 or visiting NSH.UK.
The video also shared the message of the etiquette of staying away from COVID-19 like social distancing, using hand sanitiser, no handshakes, and using face masks. It also featured the likes of Wahab Riaz, Danni Wyatt, Wasim Akram and Mushtaq Ahmed sharing messages on how to stay away from the contact of COVID-19 infection.
