Londoners Show Appreciation for NHS Workers in 'Clap For Our Carers' Tribute

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Updated 2 April 2020 at 4:02 pm

London residents took to windows, balconies, and front doors to applaud the work of National Health Service (NHS) staff on the front lines of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, fight on Thursday, April 2.

Plans for a nationwide ‘Clap for our Carers’ tribute at 8 pm circulated on social media after similar tributes were held the previous week.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan encouraged Londoners to use the hashtag #ClapForOurCarers when sharing vides of the tribute to “our brilliant frontline workers and NHS staff.”

This video, shared by Holly McAllister on Devons Road, shows the applause against a scenic London sunset. Credit: Holly McAllister via Storyful

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