Rather than music, it’s been a glorious sound of a different kind that has united the nation since the coronavirus lock down was imposed.

People have been coming together – at least two meters apart – to honor the NHS during this pandemic.

However, other than the NHS, there are some unsung heroes helping the country keep moving.

Emilia Crookes, 16, Nurse at the Northern General Hospital, said: “(People should be clapping for) as well as all roles in the NHS, all key workers and everyone staying at home and following the government guidelines.”

Ms Crookes explained that working for the NHS is difficult because not only do the employees have to face it all day, but also when they leave as it is constantly on the news and all anyone has to talk about.

As it stands, since 5pm of 24 April, 23,115 people have been tested for coronavirus.

4,913 have tested positive and 813 unfortunately have died.

Bringing the total of deaths up to 20,319 in the UK alone.

According to Ms Crookes, since the ward she works on has been adapted to a Covid-19 ward, around 20 patients have gone home but sadly around the same number have passed away.

Since the lockdown begun, almost every aspect of peoples lives have been affected.

From their work-life, social life and their home-life.

Ms Crookes said: “As a sixteen year old nurse, I have experienced a lot which others my age have not.”

“Such as…carrying out ‘last offices’ which is where you wash the deceased patients body and put them into the body bag.”

The UK government announced the official lockdown on 23 March.

People should only leave their homes for essential reasons such as if they are a key worker or going shopping.

Under no circumstances are you to meet up with anyone outside of your residence.

Ms Crookes said: “I think the rules are substantial enough but I’m not sure that they’re being enforced properly because I have seen many people who are still visiting family and friends and aren’t staying 2m away from each other.”

She believes that the government are not doing enough to safeguard carehome residents and staff.

“Many care homes are not following the guidance given at the moment and do not have access to the correct PPE.”

“When this pandemic is over, I think the government should set out clear guidelines that are mandatory for care homes to follow to ensure residents and staff safety.”

To give a small thanks, people have been sending donations to the NHS staff such as donations of PPE including visors, chocolate, sweets and bottles of water.

Something you may have noticed while on your daily exercise is pictures of rainbows in peoples windows in honour of the NHS and the keyworkers of the nation.

Ms Crookes describes the pictures as being ‘very heartwarming.’

Finally, Ms Crookes said: “As a support worker my advise is for everyone to follow the government guidelines which include staying at home and only going out for essential journeys.

“Wash your hands, use anti-bacterial gel in between washing and stay 2m away from people when out.

“If someone believes they have the virus they should self isolate and check the NHS website for more guidance on what to do.”

During this pandemic, it is important for the nation to be patient and understanding.

If we ignore the guidelines it will take longer than originally anticipated.

Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives.

For any more information regarding the coronavirus, head to the NHS website at http://www.nhs.co.uk or head to https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

Sheffield is home to many different live music venues.

From the famous Leadmill to the not so well known Record Junkee.

Over the years these venues have hosted amazing bands that the people of Sheffield have attended.

Bands such as the Arctic Monkeys, the Stone Roses, Kasabian and many, many more have all graced the city.

There is a lot of history in Sheffield’s own Leadmill.

Pulp played their first gig at the venue and went on to be one of the city’s biggest successes.

It was a festival and Pulp was the second band to go onstage.

Here is an infographic on four of Sheffield’s venues and their social media platforms.

To keep updated on the venues, click the names to be sent to their websites;

Leadmill

Corporation

O2 Academy Sheffield

West Street Live

This year’s Tramlines Festival has been cast into doubt following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

The festival is set to take place at Hillsborough Park on July 31 for three days.

However, with the world-wide spread of the coronavirus, revellers have been left worried the event might not happen this year.

Ticket holder, Anna Langston, 17, said: “I think they should wait a few weeks to see what the situation is [before they make a decision on whether to cancel].”

More than 35,000 people were set to attend the event in 2019 and tier one through nine general weekend tickets have all sold out.

Ms Langston, of Stocksbridge, said she would be willing to attend this year’s festival: “If the peak has already happened and if I’ve already had it – it just depends on the situation.”

Tramlines hasn’t posted any information about the current issue, leaving everyone wondering what is actually going to happen.

Artists such as; Ian Brown, The Kooks, Pale Waves, Catfish and the Bottlemen, DMA’s, Dizzee Rascal, The Magic Gang, Madness, The Fratellis, Sundara Karma, Easy Life, The Snuts and many more are set to grace the stage if the event still goes ahead.

Festival organisers are due to make another announcement on the line-up imminently.

Ms Langston said: “I don’t think the government are doing enough to limit the spread.”

Coronavirus is a recent illness that targets your lungs and airways.

It is unknown how the virus is spread so people are being urged to wash their hands often.

Speaking on Thursday, Britain’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said: “We are considering the question of banning major public events.

“The scientific advice as we’ve said over the last couple of weeks is that banning such events will have little effect on the spread.”

Mr Johnson has now vowed to hold daily press conferences updating the nation on the situation.

Major events such as, Glastonbury, the Grand National and Chelsea Flower Show are still set to go ahead.

“I think the government are going to ban big meet ups like that anyway so I think they’ll be forced to cancel.”

In a recent article by BBC News, it has been said that ministers were drawing up plans for banning mass gatherings – a category which Tramlines falls under.

A ban could take place as soon as next weekend.

On March 15 2020, there were 1,372 cases confirmed as positive out of 40,279 people.

On the NHS website, they suggest a few ways to avoid the spread.

A couple being; use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water is not available and try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.

The virus has sent a lot of people into a ‘panic.’

Shelves remain empty on the aisles of supermarkets like Tesco, Morrison’s and ASDA.

Many products have sold out in the shops, including; hand wash, hand sanitiser, some items of food and toilet roll.

For further information regarding the coronavirus visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

For further information regarding Tramlines Festival visit https://tramlines.org.uk

Tramlines has been contacted for a comment and This is Sheffield 2020 is awaiting a response.