The COVID diaries – 8 26th March
There was a great atmosphere on our road when we joined in the national call to applaud the coronavirus NHS workers at 8pm. A time to show our gratitude for all they are doing and also to wave to some neighbours we haven’t seen for several days.
It had a special significance for us as my wife’s niece is working in a hospital in Liverpool. They are so short of personal protection equipment that they have to share face masks and wash them between users. These doctors, nurses and other NHS staff are the frontline, coping with the pressure of growing numbers needing to be hospitalised. Applauding them is the least we can do.