The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers has become the latest musician to do their bit during the coronavirus pandemic, by sharing a video of himself washing his hands to 'Mr Brightside'.
A post on the band's Instagram page captioned "This isn't real... But this is" featured a faked video of self-isolating Italians singing the song.
However, in a second video, Flowers performs the chorus of the 2003 hit in front of a mirror before giving his hands a vigorous shake.
Health professionals have advised that people sing a 20-second song while washing their hands to fight the spread of coronavirus, with ‘Happy Birthday’ and ‘Wannabe’ from the Spice Girls becoming favourites online.
But this is. pic.twitter.com/PlyHdzo2pM
— The Killers (@thekillers) March 16, 2020
Last week, Gloria Gaynor shared a similar video of herself singing her hit ‘I Will Survive’ in the bathroom.
The video sparked the ‘I Will Survive’ challenge, in which people shared videos of themselves duetting with the star while washing their hands.
Thank you @timehop. For the past 41yrs I've watched and listened to how "I Will Survive" has given hope, encouragement & inspiration to fans around the globe. It's my hope that this song continues to bless & heal during these trying times. #washyourhands #iwillsurvivechallenge https://t.co/5tB1IkAp2e
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) March 11, 2020
On Friday, The Killers reassured fans that they would be going ahead with their ‘Imploding The Mirage’ tour this summer.
A statement from the band on Instagram said: "We have, of course, been paying close attention to the recent precautionary measures around the world and trust that the coronavirus is expected to follow traditional flu season patterns."
The group also used the post to encourage their followers to sing the chorus of Mr Brightside while washing their hands.
