Covid: Medic memorial statue unveiled ahead of final finishon May 12, 2021 at 1:02 am

The BBC is given a view of the first figure on the planned national emergency services memorial.

“I honestly think when you look at those piercing eyes, what you are looking at is the image of someone who is literally challenging to ask me – the onlooker – whether I truly understand the emotional drain this whole period has been on professionals,” she said.