Yorkshire holds minute's silence in memory of frontline staff who died

By Rebecca Marano
Published 28th Apr 2020, 12:05 BST
Updated 29th Apr 2020, 08:59 BST
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People across Yorkshire have held a minute's silence in memory of the frontline staff who have died.

The UK paused for a minute on Tuesday, April 28 in tribute to the sacrifice made by those in roles ranging from doctors and nurses to carers, cleaners, porters and bus drivers.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has just returned to work this week after recovering from Covid-19, joined the countrywide commemoration, as did Health Secretary Matt Hancock.

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In the video taken at the new NHS Nightingale Yorkshire and Humber hospital, staff can be seen reflecting outside as they paid tribute to their colleauges.

Tosief Zahoor, Consultant Surgeon, participating in the minute's silence in Millennium Square, Leeds. .Picture by Simon HulmeTosief Zahoor, Consultant Surgeon, participating in the minute's silence in Millennium Square, Leeds. .Picture by Simon Hulme
Tosief Zahoor, Consultant Surgeon, participating in the minute's silence in Millennium Square, Leeds. .Picture by Simon Hulme

Hospital staff from other NHS trusts including Mid Yorkshire and Leeds Teaching Hospitals also paid tribute.

Staff & firefighters from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue service, as well as transport staff in Leeds Station and First Bus, also took part in the minutes silence.

It comes as the NHS is preparing to resume key non-coronavirus services, including the most urgent cancer care, over fears thousands of patients could be having their illnesses made worse or missed altogether.

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