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Yahoo
02-03-2025
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City to mark five years since start of pandemic
A remembrance event to mark five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic is set to take place in Worcester. The town will join the rest of the UK on 8 March to commemorate the national Covid-19 Day of Reflection. Mayor of Worcester, Mel Allcott, will give a short speech on the steps of the Guildhall at 12:00 GMT on the day, followed by a minute's silence. The Guildhall will also be illuminated yellow during the week leading up to the Day of Reflection. Ms Allcott said: "The Covid-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone. "As the years go by since the peak of the pandemic, it may seem as though Covid-19 is becoming a distant memory. "However, for those who lost loved ones, the National Covid Day of Reflection offers a moment to remember those who passed away." Residents are also being encouraged to sign an online book of remembrance and leave a message about the loved ones they lost during the pandemic. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Covid bereaved gather to remember lost loved ones Wall of daffodils to remember lost loved ones Day of reflection to mark one year since first lockdown Worcester City Council
BBC News
02-03-2025
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- BBC News
Worcester to mark five years since start of pandemic
A remembrance event to mark five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic is set to take place in Worcester. The town will join the rest of the UK on 8 March to commemorate the national Covid-19 Day of of Worcester, Mel Allcott, will give a short speech on the steps of the Guildhall at 12:00 GMT on the day, followed by a minute's Guildhall will also be illuminated yellow during the week leading up to the Day of Reflection. Ms Allcott said: "The Covid-19 pandemic had a profound impact on everyone."As the years go by since the peak of the pandemic, it may seem as though Covid-19 is becoming a distant memory."However, for those who lost loved ones, the National Covid Day of Reflection offers a moment to remember those who passed away."Residents are also being encouraged to sign an online book of remembrance and leave a message about the loved ones they lost during the pandemic. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
