A council in Merseyside will lead a minute's silence for people who have died from coronavirus in the borough.
Sefton Council announced today that they will hold the tribute during a virtual cabinet meeting at 10am on Thursday, June 25.
The local authority has asked for residents to join them in remembering those who have died from COVID-19.
According to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 269 people died in Sefton from coronavirus between March 1 and May 31.
It is understood this number has risen to 272 in June.
The silence will be led by council leader Ian Maher and chief executive Dwayne Johnson, with residents across the borough encouraged to fall silent at the same time.
Councillor Maher said the local authority will never forget those who battled against COVID-19 during the pandemic.
He added the council understood this was a very difficult time for people who had lost loved ones to the virus and passed on the local authority's deepest sympathies.
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Cllr Maher said: "We will never forget those who have fought so bravely against the COVID-19 virus and our thoughts are with everyone who has lost loved ones during this pandemic.
"We understand that this is a very difficult time for anyone who has lost a relation, a friend or a colleague and our deepest sympathies go out to those who are grieving.
"Please if you wish to join us from 10am on Thursday, June 25, in falling silent as a mark of remembrance to those we have lost."
