Northern Ireland

Video: Community pharmacies battling coronavirus cover 'Lean on Me'

A queue of people outside a pharmacy in Crumlin, Co Antrim
A queue of people outside a pharmacy in Crumlin, Co Antrim

Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland have come together to make a video in support of everyone battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Teams joined in a special rendition of Bill Withers' Lean on Me as the lockdown continues.

Pharmacies have been hit by a huge rise in the number of patients since the outbreak began.

Staff have had to take steps to protect their health, including wearing personal protective equipment.

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Withers, an American singer known for hits including Ain't No Sunshine, Grandma's Hands and Lovely Day, died from heart complications earlier this month.

He was 81.