Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox Today marks one year since Boris Johnson first ordered the UK into lockdown due to the rising threat of coronavirus.
Since then, more than 100,000 lives have been lost to the deadly virus, and many continue to struggle with its devastating effects.
The nation is now being encouraged to join a minute's silence on Tuesday for a moment of remembrance to honour those lost to this awful disease.
It will take place at midday. The initiative came from charity Marie Curie, who called for a National Day of Reflection, "to reflect on our collective loss, support those who've been bereaved, and hope for a brighter future." "There are still tough times
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