Since the novel coronavirus hit these shores, ABC Television’s cult political show Insiders has been concluding its Sunday morning hour with a wacky segment in which federal politicians are filmed diligently washing their hands while singing about it.

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack dressed up as Elvis Presley, which was the least foolish he’d appeared in some considerable time. Other guests have included Greens leader Adam Bandt, Labor frontbencher Tanya Plibersek and Warringah independent Zali Steggall – all elementary, self-produced efforts.