Wales remembers key workers who have died from coronavirus

Twelve Welsh key workers who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic have been remembered as part of a national one minute's silence.

At 11am on Tuesday 28 April, people across the UK paused for a minute in tribute to the sacrifice made by those on the front line, in roles ranging from doctors and nurses to carers, cleaners, porters and bus drivers.

Those observing the silence included First Minister Mark Drakeford and Health Minister Vaughan Gething.

Jitendra Rathod, one of Wales' leading heart surgeons, is thought to be the first healthcare worker in Wales to die following a Covid-19 diagnosis. He died on Monday 6 April at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

The twelve Welsh key workers who have lost their lives:

• Leilani Medel: A nurse in Bridgend

• Gareth Roberts: Bank nurse for Cardiff & Vale UHB

• Sharon Bamford: Healthcare assistant at Singleton Hospital

• Brian Mfula: Lecturer in mental health nursing at Swansea University

• Gerallt Davies MBE: Paramedic at Welsh Ambulance Service

• Andy Treble: Theatre assistant and volunteer at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

• Julianne Cadby: Business manager at Cardiff & Vale UHB

• Linnette Cruz: Dental nurse in Sketty, Swansea

• Jitendra Rathod: Heart surgeon at University Hospital of Wales

• Donna Campbell: Healthcare support worker at Velindre Cancer Centre

• Jenelyn Carter: Healthcare assistant at Morriston Hospital

• Julius Sana: Healthcare support worker at St Peter's Hospital, Newport

Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has just returned to work after recovering from Covid-19, joined the country-wide commemoration, which the Unison union, the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal of College of Nursing had campaigned for.

Others around Wales also paused to observe the silence.