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The coronavirus, or COVID-19, as it’s scientifically called, has been on everyone’s minds over the past several months. To date, there are over 95,000 confirmed cases worldwide with over 3,200 deaths across 79 countries. While the majority of these cases were identified in China, the virus surely isn’t stopping there.

Many global and national health institutions have issued precautionary measures and instructions on how people should protect themselves against the coronavirus outbreak. Among these methods was the washing of hands, which inevitably led to this one tweet going viral…

Freelance journalist Jen Monnier tweeted that people are supposed to wash their hands for 20 seconds, which turns out to be the exact time that it takes to sing Happy Birthday twice. However, when one song gets old and irritating to an uncomfortable degree, it’s time to switch songs.

Image credits: JenMonnier

Jen suggested 6 other songs. The internet suggested the rest. Bored Panda invites you to check out some of the best suggestions for songs to sing while washing your hands. While you’re at it, why not leave a comment with some of your personal suggestions and song recommendations.

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DarwinsSoRight , Link To Song Report

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Patty Lynn
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is BRILLIANT. I may print this and hang it above my desk. You know - to make work better, better, better, better, better, WAAAAAAA.

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    ReasonAwareness , Link To Song Report

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    cablecargal
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks! Never knew if was "monstrosity" at the end. I always just blur the words together into sounds. pathetic, i know

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    walkerva , Link To Song Report

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    Matthew White
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    never gonna give this meme up never gonna say no way not gonna turn around and abandon you SOME MEMES NEVER DIE

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    RHendery , Link To Song Report

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    Stille20
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those who are unfamiliar, the song simply says "Grant us peace" and in times like this, even in a secular setting, it feels poignant

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    AErinalex , Link To Song Report

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    How Terribly Unfortunate
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wash, wash wash your hands Scrubbing with the stream Vigorously, vigorously, vigorously, vigorously, Or life is just a dream

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    AFlyover , Link To Song Report

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    JenMonnier , Link To Song Report

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    Rench
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't help but to change it to raspberry toupee whenever I hear it

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    Psychomommy13 , Link To Song Report

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    shadylady1976 , Link To Song Report

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    Jackie Wacky
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another of my favourite bands, and another brilliant suggestion.

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    JenMonnier , Link To Song Report

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    thattinywebsite , Link To Song Report

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    CZEdwards , Link To Song Report

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    sleepypaula66 , Link To Song Report

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    kermitthefrogismybabydaddy
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    make new friends, but keep the old. One is sliver and another is gold, see a circle it never ends! thats how long i want to be your friend!

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    SeanAvery , Link To Song Report

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can't kill the coronavirus by clapping your hands. There needs to be water and soap involved.

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    JenMonnier , Link To Song Report

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    AnarchoShanties , Link To Song Report

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    hillaryfierce , Link To Song Report

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    ottawahealth , Link To Song Report

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    YQXplanespotter , Link To Song Report

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    CCMFeltHats , Link To Song Report

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    TheOtherJmsDn , Link To Song Report

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    Pretty Pangolin
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha - I was just thinking of the Narwhal song, because of the Baby Shark song! Love it!

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    scottythered , Link To Song Report

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    autopsiesgroup , Link To Song Report

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    wrychrd , Link To Song Report

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    lankelangley , Link To Song Report

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    SoozeeQ
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    4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember singing this as a kid (a loooonng time ago!): Miss Polly had a dolly who was sick, sick, sick; So she called for the doctor to come quick, quick, quick; The doctor came with his bag and his hat; And he knocked on the door with a rat-a-tat-tat; He looked at the dolly and he shook his head; And he said “Miss Polly, put her straight to bed!”; He wrote on a paper for some pills, pills, pills; “I’ll be back in the morning with my bill, bill, bill.”

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    Kylie
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok seriously!? This whole list and the Peppa pig theme song isn't on here!? I'm disappointed.

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