Why Leeds will be forever grateful to its unsung army of keyworkers during the coronavirus crisis - the YEP says

Hundreds of people have cruelly lost their lives to the silent assassin in Leeds - leaving behind their heartbroken families and friends to cope with the overwhelming sense of grief and loss in a time of isolation.

Their gratitude will always be with those doctors and nurses who sat by their bedsides and held the hands of their loved ones as they took their last breath.

And for the many people who have recovered from coronavirus they will forever be indebted to those selfless medics who saved their lives.

It started as a simple gesture.

But every week thousands of people have taken to their doorsteps in a display of gratitude to those NHS workers.

And over the weeks the sea of support has snowballed to every single person classed as a keyworker supporting our city’s fight against the savage pandemic.

Today as we mark the final clap for our tremendous keyworkers the Yorkshire Evening Post echoes the sentiments of so many across Leeds.

To our unsung heroes we salute you - we will always be forever grateful for your sacrifice.

Thank you.