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Yahoo
09-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Paving art marks Covid-19 Day of Reflection
The Covid-19 National Day of Reflection was marked in Coventry on Sunday with a large floor mural at the city's Cathedral Ruins. Members of the public were able to reflect on the impact of the pandemic, with the artwork unveiled by deputy leader of Coventry City Council Abdul Salam Khan. "As a city we came together to reach out in any way we could to support vulnerable members of our community and anyone who needed help," Khan said. "I'm proud that the city played a leading role in the roll-out of the vaccines and the hope and support it provided to people during such a momentous time." He added: "I hope this piece of art gives a place of peace and quiet reflection to anyone who feels they would like to come and have a few moments to reflect on what was a challenging and worrying time for us all." The artwork was produced by street artist Katie O, who said the lockdown period had shown how the arts could help to bring people together. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to mark this important day," she said. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. UK reflects on fifth anniversary of start of Covid 'People blamed me for bringing Covid to UK' Dogs given up since pandemic at 'record highs' Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'
BBC News
09-03-2025
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- BBC News
Coventry Cathedral paving art marks Covid-19 Day of Reflection
The Covid-19 National Day of Reflection was marked in Coventry on Sunday with a large floor mural at the city's Cathedral of the public were able to reflect on the impact of the pandemic, with the artwork unveiled by deputy leader of Coventry City Council Abdul Salam Khan."As a city we came together to reach out in any way we could to support vulnerable members of our community and anyone who needed help," Khan said."I'm proud that the city played a leading role in the roll-out of the vaccines and the hope and support it provided to people during such a momentous time." He added: "I hope this piece of art gives a place of peace and quiet reflection to anyone who feels they would like to come and have a few moments to reflect on what was a challenging and worrying time for us all." The artwork was produced by street artist Katie O, who said the lockdown period had shown how the arts could help to bring people together."I'm grateful for the opportunity to mark this important day," she said. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
