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Westminster Bridge fury as “idiots” ignore 2m rule during NHS Clap For Carers outside hospital – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk

Westminster Bridge fury as “idiots” ignore 2m rule during NHS Clap For Carers outside hospital – Mirror Online, Mirror.co.uk

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People ignore the two -Meterre social distancing rule as they Clap For Carers outside a London hospital in “unbelievable” scenes captured on Westminster Bridge last night.

The shocking footage captures a huge crowd congregating during the weekly 8pm applause, close to St Thomas’ Hospital.

The video, filmed by doctor Damir Rafi, shows a crowd of people including emergency staff, police officers and parents with young children all ignoring the rules.

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(Many people gathered on Westminster Bridge (Image: @ d_rafi1 / Twitter) On , Twitter , Dr Rafi, who works at St Thomas’ Hospital, said he was “perplexed by the lack of social distancing” captured in the video.

It comes as thousands of people across the country took to their streets, gardens and windows to thank NHS workers and other key workers for the fourth week.

The video has sparked outcry from many people who have been following the government strict rules to help protect our NHS.

One woman said: “This is just really infuriating !!!!

” I’m a Nurse & this scene made me sick !!!

“It’s more appreciated if social distancing was practice here than the clapping itself! Do we really CARE ???

“Expect for more weeks of torture, more casualties because of this !!!”

Police and NHS staff have been criticized for gathering on the bridge (Image: @ d_rafi1 / Twitter) Another fumed: “Unbelievable Steve, keep your distance until 8 o clock on a Thursday then for the next minutes it’s af free for all! ”

And many people criticized the lack of response to the crowd – with one person tweeting:” The idiots on # westminsterbridge should all be arrested by the cops who stood there and did nothing who should then all be suspended for doing f all about it. Utter idiots. ”

And a second person added: “People on Westminster Bridge clap for healthcare staff they’re going to meet in – 395 days due to their lack of social distancing. ”

Scores of people gathered on Westminster Bridge (Image: @ d_rafi1 / Twitter) Many people pointed out the risk that the gathering could pose to NHS staff.

One said: “Do these idiots on Westminster Bridge really believe they ‘re doing the right thing?

‘ They’re just sticking two fingers up at the people they are supposed to be clapping for.

“Give key workers proper protection and pay, that’s all they want, not people putting everything at risk.”

Another fumed: “Just seen about Westminster Bridge, to all of you who went there, you are complicit in the spread of coronavirus & associated deaths you bunch of complete moron happyclappers!

“You disrespected the NHS by gathering in a large group!”

And a grandmother said: “Maybe I should arrange a date on Westminster bridge with all my grandchildren who I am not allowed to see. “

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