The UK will lead the global coronavirus response to end this pandemic sooner

By stopping a pandemic from turning into a long-term humanitarian disaster it will not just save lives but will help end the global spread of this disease sooner, writes Anne-Marie Trevelyan

Nurses take care of a patient infected by Covid-19 (AFP/Getty)

As we applaud our NHS heroes at 8pm every Thursday, I am proud to see our country pull together like never before in my lifetime.

As well as our doctors and nurses, we should celebrate everyone who is helping to provide vital services during this unprecedented time – like care-givers, delivery drivers and people working in supermarkets to ensure we have food on our tables. Like the volunteers responding to the call for extra support and everyone staying at home to save lives.

Britain is far from alone in facing the consequences of coronavirus. All over the world we are seeing the impact that this pandemic is having on health and livelihoods.