Millions of people will fall silent on Tuesday to remember NHS staff and key workers who have died from coronavirus.
The minute’s silence is being held on International Workers’ Memorial Day to remember those who have died while working on the front line during the pandemic.
The government has said that 78 NHS staff and 16 carers have been killed by Covid-19 so far, however delays in reporting mean the true figure is expected to be higher with estimates suggesting more than 100 have perished.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is supporting the silence, with a Downing Street spokesperson saying: “We will be supporting the minute's silence. We will be asking everybody who works in government to take part.
“We would hope that others will take part nationwide as well.”
What time is the minute’s silence?
The minute’s silence will take place at 11am on Tuesday April 28, and is being supported on social media with the hashtag #neverforgotten.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has supported plans for the silence.
"Our key workers are literally putting their lives on the line in the fight against the coronavirus. They represent the best of us,” he said.
Nicola Sturgeon and Mark Drakeford - First Ministers for Scotland and Wales respectively - have also said they will observe the silence.
As well as NHS staff, bus drivers, carers and police officers have also died after catching Covid-19 during the pandemic.
The head of the TUC, Frances O’Grady, added: "We will be forever in debt to the workers who have died during this pandemic - whether they be nurses, doctors, care staff or other essential workers. They have lost their lives looking after our loved ones and keeping our country running.
"We remember those who have died and recommit to fight for the living. Every worker should be safe at work – during this pandemic, and always.”
