Since the start of lockdown people across the UK have taken to their doorsteps on Thursday night to clap in honour of our care workers and NHS Heroes.
And tonight will mark the tenth week that it has taken place.
However, some have said it is time for the weekly tradition to come to an end. We asked Edinburgh Live readers what they thought.
Some Edinburgh Live readers reflected the view that the tradition had become politicised with MPs and others taking part.
Trade unions have previously said that whilst the gesture is welcomed. hardworking NHS heroes and care staff would much prefer a pay rise from government.
Research by the Scottish Trades Union Congress found that a third of key workers earn less than £10 per hour.
That was the view of Annemarie Gilmartin, who said on Facebook: “Yes and give them The pay rise they deserve.”
But many others told us that it could continue even though the politics made them a little uncomfortable.
Neil Hendry wrote: “Yes. Fully support and admire all the wonderful people that work across the NHS and wider care sector, but am feeling uncomfortable knowing I’m clapping alongside [Boris Johnson] in No10"
NHS nurse Charmaine Bannister agreed: “I work as a Staff Nurse and am shielding due to autoimmune condition.
"Every Thursday I join in with all my neighbours and clap I feel it a small token of the respect we have for those on the front line.. it’s the only thing we can do and I still feel it needed, so if you want to please clap its personal choice"
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One Edinburgh Live reader thought it should instead become something we do on March 23 every year to remember those who worked so hard.
But Sandra Dinse told us that she thought the weekly event had lost its simplicity.
“Yes. It’s becoming a circus with fireworks, singing, drumming and bagpipes,” she said.
Lots of those who thought the event should stop were keen to say they were still grateful for the work of NHS heroes and carers.
An Edinburgh Live reader wrote: "Yes I think time to stop.
"We should never stop feeling grateful and respecting all the bus staff do without them we would all be in a terrible situation.
"They are all worth their weight in gold."
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