While we’re living through a crisis that could easily play out as a plot of a dystopian or sci-fi movie, it’s only right that Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has offered her support to us at this trying time.

Jodie Whittaker’s take on the Doctor has been game-changing in many ways, but she has now delivered exactly what we need – five steps to handle the coronavirus crisis, or “any worrying situation”, in an in-character video message.

And if anyone knows about dealing with unprecedented global threats, it’s The Doctor.

“This is an emergency transmission, if you’re seeing this, the TARDIS must have detected an upsurge in psychological signals somewhere in space and time,” she said in welcome.

Offering a comforting, albeit tongue-in-cheek take on the UK’s current state of self-isolation, the Doctor – cooped up in a what looks like a cupboard – suggested although we may call it self-isolation, she calls it hiding from Sontarans. Brilliant.

Best of all, though, the Doctor offered her two cents for survival.

“Remember, you’ll get through this, and things will be alright – even if they look uncertain,” she said.

“Even if you’re worried, darkness never prevails.”

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— Doctor Who (@bbcdoctorwho) March 25, 2020

Her third recommendation was to encourage kindness and openness with your loved ones, and even people you barely know, because “we’re all family”.

“Three, be kind. Even kinder than you were yesterday, and I know you were super kind yesterday. Look out for each other, you won’t be the only one worried,” she said.

“Talking will help, sharing will help. Look out for your friends, your neighbours, people you hardly know, and family. ‘Cause in the end, we’re all family.”

Whittaker then did a shout out to the NHS and – in the wider sense – science, and its role for paving the way to a brighter future.

“Listen to science, and listen to doctors. They’ve got your back,” she said.

And her fifth recommendation was a rallying command to “stay strong” and “stay positive”.

But how did Jodie manage to perform this broadcast in self-isolation, Doctor’s costume and all?

Ray Holman, costume designer for Doctor Who, answered our questions by tweeting shortly after the transmission: “I gave her a costume to take home for personal appearances or publicity purposes if needed. We always do that in between filming series.

“It’s efficient and means she can do any charity work or in this case messages for fans and children.”

Ray added that Jodie recorded the video “in isolation” and it was organised with showrunner Chris Chibnall and executive producer Matt Strevens.

Just what the Doctor ordered, really.