London mayor helps plant Covid memorial

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Published on March 23, 2021 - Duration: 02:16s

London mayor helps plant Covid memorial

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been paying tribute to the victims of the coronavirus pandemic by helping plant the final trees at a Blossom Garden in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The memorial commemorates Londoners who have lost their lives to Covid-19 and marks the city's shared experience to the pandemic.

Two final trees were planted today to mark the anniversary of the first lockdown.

Report by Thomasl.

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