Wolverhampton will join the nation in a day of reflection to mark the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday (9 March, 2025).
The day will remember the pandemic, and its impact on communities across the UK, with people invited to come together to reflect on this unique period of our history as well as their own experiences.
The day will be an opportunity for the public to remember and commemorate those who lost their lives during the pandemic, reflect on the sacrifices made and the impact it had on their daily lives, and pay tribute to the work of health and social care staff, frontline workers, researchers and all those who volunteered and showed acts of kindness during this unprecedented time.
Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Linda Leach will be among those taking part and said: “This is our opportunity to remember those who lost their lives to Covid-19, and to reflect on the impact the pandemic had on every single one of us.
“It is also a time to think about, and give thanks to, the sacrifices made by so many people – and the hard work and dedication of everyone, not least our wonderful key workers, who helped get our city through those most difficult of days.
“We went through tough times, we were separated from friends and loved ones. Tragically, we lost friends and loved ones.
“But our city’s motto has always been Out of Darkness Cometh Light and, through those dark days, as a city, we came together.
“We found new heroes, we found ways to make each other smile but, most of all, we looked after our own.
“Places of worship across the city will be pausing for moments of reflection during their services this weekend, and I am sure you will join me in taking time to reflect – and being truly thankful for – everyone’s incredible efforts to get us through what was an unprecedented experience for all of us, and one we never want to go through again.”
The Covid-19 Day of Reflection is one of the 10 recommendations set out by the UK Commission on Covid Commemoration.