Mass clapping tribute for first Scottish nurse to die from COVID-19

Colleagues of an NHS nurse who died after contracting Covid-19 have given a round of applause across wards to pay tribute to her.

Janice Graham died on Monday, becoming the first nurse in Scotland to die as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

The "bubbly and loving" 58-year-old was employed as a healthcare support worker for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC).

Janice Graham died on Monday, becoming the first nurse in Scotland to die as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. | Other 3rd Party

Colleagues organised a mass round of applause to be videoed in her honour on Thursday.

It was later posted online by a Twitter account linked to trade union Unison.

Catherine O'Donoghue worked with Ms Graham over a number of years and was one of those who organised the recording.

The staff nurse, from Greenock, told the PA news agency: "Janice was the most bubbly and loving, full-of- life person I have ever met.

"She had the most infectious laugh, she was always telling stories, she was just one of life's great characters.

"Myself and a few others messaged community colleagues and just asked if everyone could film themselves for a couple of seconds.

"The response we got was absolutely unexpected - it was absolutely fantastic."

The video footage has Mariah Carey's Hero playing over it.

It shows healthcare workers clapping in a range of wards - including at Inverclyde Royal Hospital - as well as staff at their homes.