Readers have shared their tributes for all the lives lost, the dedicated healthcare workers and those affected by Covid-19 during this period. Covid-19 has changed the world in ways that none of us could have imagined. The coronavirus and the lockdown it necessitated caused tragedy, but has also prompted our communities to pull together in new and inspiring ways. A dedicated Covid-19 tribute page has been set up for readers to share their messages - whether it being those of support for frontline workers, or tribute and stories for the lives affected. Here are some of the messages sent so far.
Several readers are calling for tougher lockdown restrictions as coronavirus infections remain high. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stressed that “now is the moment for maximum vigilance” and warned that tougher measures may be needed in the future. England entered into a third national lockdown last week due to soaring case rates, with the new and more infectious variant of coronavirus continuing to spread. Despite seven mass coronavirus vaccination centres - including one in Hertfordshire - opening today, Mr Johnson said: “We’re going to keep the rules under constant review. “Where we have to tighten them, we will.
Boris Johnson (photo PA)