Clap for our Carers: Campaign asks people to applause for NHS staff

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Will you be applauding the NHS tomorrow?

A campaign calling for people to 'Clap for our Carers' tomorrow (Thursday) has gone viral and attracted support from high-profile stars.

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The event calls for people to join in a round of applause at 8pm tomorrow night to show those in the NHS how much we all appreciate their hard work.

The post being shared on social media said: "During these unprecedented times they (the NHS) need to know that we are grateful.

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"Please join us on March 26 at 8pm for a big applause (from front doors, garden, balcony, windows, living rooms, etc) to show all who are working at the front line, our appreciation for their ongoing hard work and fight against this virus.

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"Please share this message, so we can make sure the word spreads and reaches all to join!"

The UK now has more than 8,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and hospitals are working hard to treat seriously ill patients.

Many doctors and nurses being exposed to the virus will be unable to see their family and friends for months because of the risk from passing it on.

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They are working round the clock and this campaign asks people to show their appreciation by clapping together at 8pm.

Will you be joining Clap for our Carers in Northamptonshire? Send us videos and photos of you and your community (while staying in your home and observing social distancing) taking part.

We would love to share Northamptonshire's Clap for our Carers.