Britain ‘applauds caregivers’ as millions applaud NHS heroes fighting coronavirus

The British have come together to ‘applaud the caregivers’ as they pay tribute to the brave NHS personnel fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Millions of people across the UK stood in front of their homes and balconies at 8 p.m. and applauded the tireless work of front-line doctors for the third time in so many weeks.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab led the Downing Street efforts, replacing his boss, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who remains in the hospital while recovering from Covid-19.

Last week, Johnson joined in applauding the Downing Street steps, despite being in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus on the day of the event’s first occurrence, on March 27.

But within days, he went to the hospital because his symptoms persisted and was transferred to intensive care on Monday, a move that brought Covid-19’s severity home.

Boris Johnson was released from intensive care shortly before today’s event.

The British turned to social media where they praised health workers at the center of the crisis who risked their lives to treat patients suffering from the disease.

One person said, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Friends have lost loved ones this week and we know there is more to come. Thank you it doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Helen Rouse said: “Even in my small town I can hear people applaud.”

NHS worker Nikki Clews, 24, of Blackpool, tweeted: “It’s great to see more people on our street to applaud the caregivers tonight! We even had a fireworks show! I am proud to be part of the NHS and to be part of a community that appreciates us. ”

Deputy Labor Director Angela Rayner said: “Solidarity with all NHS workers, #ClapForCarers shows how much we appreciate them.”

“Now is the time for you to also have the protective gear you need!”

Carrie Symonds tweeted a number of emojis applauding when she joined the Clap For Carers campaign at 8pm.

He accompanied his publication with a painted image of a rainbow.

The landmarks of the capital, such as Wembley Stadium and the London Eye, turned on their blue lights in tribute to the health service.

In Belfast, the Harland & Wolff shipyard blew its iconic horn for the first time in 20 years to applaud caregivers.

“Thank you to all who are taking care of us in our time of need,” Raab said at the government’s daily press conference on Thursday.

“For the doctors and nurses who died of coronavirus while caring for others, we will never forget their sacrifice, we will never forget their devotion to helping others,” he added.

Raab said he has not spoken to the prime minister since he entered intensive care.

“I think it is important, particularly while in intensive care, to let him focus on recovery. We in the government have this covered,” Raab said at a press conference.

Raab acknowledged that there had been challenges with distributing the equipment, but said the army was helping to deliver it.

The death toll in the UK in hospitals from coronavirus is now 7,978, an increase of 881 on the day, but a smaller increase than the 938 seen in Wednesday’s data.