National salute: Britain claps for the carers for the fourth week as old and young take to the streets during lockdown to say thanks to the frontline staff battling coronavirus
- Millions of Brits took to their doorsteps once again this evening to show their appreciation for key workers
- Those on the frontline being applauded include supermarket staff, emergency services and teachers
- Manchester United Football Club joined the latest round of celebrations by lighting up Old Trafford in blue
- Learn more about how to help people impacted by COVID
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Millions of Brits up and down the country have taken to their doorsteps for the fourth week running to say thank you to frontline staff amid the coronavirus outbreak.
People have once again been showing their appreciation for key workers including supermarket staff, the emergency services and teachers.
Manchester United Football Club joined the latest round of celebrations by lighting up Old Trafford in blue and spelling out ‘NHS United’ on their club sign in tribute to NHS workers across the UK.
It comes after the death toll among NHS staff reached 45.
A No10 spokesman said: ‘Like millions of people across the country, the Prime Minister joined in the clap for carers this evening, to say thank you for the incredible efforts of the country’s doctors, nurses and care workers.’
The scene outside Leeds General Infirmary as members of the emergency services salute local heroes during Thursday’s nationwide Clap for Carers initiative
Millions of Brits up and down the country have taken to their doorsteps for the fourth week running to say thank you to frontline staff amid the coronavirus outbreak. Pictured: Alfie, Henry and Bobby from Sussex
One woman is seen with a thank you NHS banner outside Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
NHS workers outside Chelsea and Westminster Hospital earlier this evening during the Clap for our Carers campaign
NHS workers with a mascot outside Watford Hospital during the Clap for our Carers campaign in support of the NHS as they continue to help in the battle against coronavirus
People stand in the street near to the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, to salute frontline heroes
Firefighters take a picture in front of a Thank You NHS banner during the Clap for our Carers campaign in London
Residents in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, take to their doorsteps to make noise during the Clap for Carers nationwide incentive
Staff react to people applauding at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne during this evening’s nationwide Clap for Carers initiative
Staff put a sign on the windshield in support of the NHS at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne
NHS worker holds a Thank You message outside the Aintree University Hospital during the Clap for our Carers campaign earlier this evening
Thomas Black, four, from Market Hill in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, bangs a Lambeg drum to salute local heroes during Thursday’s nationwide Clap for Carers initiative
Residents in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, joined in the Clap for Carers earlier this evening
Residents of the Trellick Tower in west London take part in Clap For Our Carers by applauding NHS workers, carers and key workers from their windows, balconies and doorsteps
Manchester United Football Club joined the latest round of celebrations by lighting up Old Trafford in blue
The club also spelt out ‘NHS United’ on their club sign in tribute to NHS workers across the UK after the death toll among NHS staff reached 45
Dozens of NHS workers applaud outside Chelsea and Westminster Hospital during the Clap for our Carers campaign
NHS workers stopped at 8pm to join in the applause at the Aintree University Hospital
A double decker bus is decorated in support of the NHS outside the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne
People have once again been showing their appreciation for key workers including supermarket staff, the emergency services and teachers. Pictured: Advertising van outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital in anticipation of tonight’s nationwide Clap for Carers NHS initiative