She may not have a medical degree, but this social distancing pep talk is just what the Doctor ordered. On Wednesday, BBC America shared an "emergency transmission" from Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker, in character as the Thirteenth Doctor.
In the short video, Whittaker's Doctor — who's self-isolating, or as she likes to call it, hiding — reassures viewers that hard times will pass. "Darkness never prevails," she says, echoing a quite from the latest season.
The video also includes the Doctor's tips to get through any worrying situation, which range from "tell jokes, even bad ones" to "listen to science." Her message should be especially encouraging for the Doctor's youngest fans, but the advice applies to all ages: "Be kind.