Boris Johnson leads minute’s silence for key workers who have died with COVID-19

Boris Johnson has led the nation in a minute’s silence to pay tribute to the key workers who have died in the fight against the coronavirus.

The prime minister, who has returned to work after his own battle with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, paused at 11am to mark the moment in Downing Street.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Matt Hancock also observed the silence.

Mr Johnson wrote on Twitter: “This morning I took part in a minute’s silence to remember those workers who have tragically died in the coronavirus pandemic. The nation will not forget you.”

This morning I took part in a minute’s silence to remember those workers who have tragically died in the coronavirus pandemic. The nation will not forget you. pic.twitter.com/6yV5PCINyM

— Boris Johnson #StayHomeSaveLives (@BorisJohnson) April 28, 2020

There has been criticism of the government over the provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line workers.

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Martin Mayer, secretary of the Sheffield Trade Union Council, told those who gathered in the city to mark the event that many workers “didn’t get the protection they should have had”.

“We stand here sombrely and with great sadness, but with anger in our hearts too,” he said.