At 11am today (28 April), a nationwide minute's silence was held for key workers who have lost their lives fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Workers across the country stood together in silence to remember their fallen colleagues. Although the UK's streets are largely empty, people have taken a moment to reflect on the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice over the past few months, as they worked tirelessly to keep us safe.
As of yesterday (27 April), Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed that 82 NHS workers and 16 people who work in social care have died after testing positive for Covid-19.
International Workers' Memorial Day actually takes place annually on 28 April, but this year, in the midst of the ongoing battle against the coronavirus outbreak, it is more profound than ever.
One of the many heroic healthcare workers who passed away was Lynsay Coventry, a midwife at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex, who died on at the start of April, aged just 54.
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Her colleagues were seen bowing their heads to honour their friend in a heartbreaking photo.
The photograph was shared by midwife Rachael Marchant who wrote: "This is what our maternity unit in Harlow looked like on Friday.
"My friends, work colleagues and work family all united in grief! We stand apart to minimise spread but stand together in mourning the loss of our midwife. Part of us has been lost but we still go on with our work for you all.
"If this doesn't stop you from going out this weekend then we shouldn't be friends. I beg you, stay home! I would give anything to stay home with my three children and stay away from this deadly virus, but I can't.
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"I hope you sleep well my beautiful friend. Until we meet again."
Featured Image Credit: Sky News
