COVID-19 Day of Reflection brings communities together to commemorate those who lost their lives during the pandemic
The pandemic impacted us all in different ways, with many sadly losing loved ones and others making great sacrifices in their lives.
This COVID-19 Day of Reflection will allow people the space and time to reflect and I would encourage everyone to take part in a way that feels right for them.It is right that, as a country, we take the time to remember the COVID-19 pandemic, to reflect on what happened, remember those whose lives were impacted in so many ways and honour those who tragically lost their lives.
Today is an opportunity for communities to come together to reflect and commemorate their loved ones.The COVID-19 Day of Reflection is one of the ten recommendations set out by the .The government is giving careful consideration to the recommendations made by the Commission and a full response will be published in due course.The UK Commission on Covid Commemoration recommended a Day of Reflection to be held on the first Sunday in March where possible to align - as far as possible - with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
They acknowledged that at times this would clash with other significant national events, for example, St David’s Day in Wales.This follows last year’s COVID–19 Day of Reflection on Sunday 3 March 2024.
United States
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