Early on in the coronavirus pandemic, while the world scrambled to tackle the onslaught of an unpredictable and deadly virus, health care workers at all levels - doctors, nurses, emergency medical technicians, cleaners - were at the centre of attention.The unforgettable global images of people lining the streets to offer a round of applause to praise and cheer on the masked workers covered in personal protective gear were powerful reminders of just how much we depended on their sacrifice.Here at home, Barbadians joined in the adulation.Led by CLAP Barbados, communities from St John to St James gladly clapped hands, beat drums, pots and pans and danced to signal their appreciation to the men and women on the frontline.
