The Chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Dr Simon
Hancock, has issued the following message:
‘We are living through unprecedented times as society battles the
greatest public health crisis of the past hundred years.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones or
have had family members and friends taken ill from this awful virus.
‘But we are also witnessing some remarkable things. The
professionalism, dedication and selflessness of our National Health
Service and social care staff is beyond praise.
‘We also are mindful of the excellent work of our police who have to
enforce the lockdown and get to grips with new regulations during
these exceptional weeks.
‘Our County Council staff are working very hard indeed in catering for
the needs of Pembrokeshire residents and especially those who work
on the interface with health.
‘What has been truly inspiring has been the response of the
population and communities of Pembrokeshire.
‘Countless acts of kindness for neighbours and especially for
complete strangers is nothing short of inspiring.
‘The Community Co-ordination hub which went Iive on 26th March
has already dealt with more than 1000 calls and a some 50
community groups been registered with the Pembrokeshire
Association of Voluntary Services.
‘The third sector has done exceptional work in helping to promote
community resilience and providing information.
‘People continue to donate to food banks, volunteer to their local
community support group, remotely befriend, shop for necessities and
collect prescriptions for the elderly and vulnerable.
‘Communities are really coming together.
‘Every crisis produces different responses from people but I believe
the spirit of caring and compassion has intensified and grown.
‘We will move beyond this crisis and hope that a better society waits
for us beyond it.
‘As you will know, we are now entering a further minimum three
weeks of lockdown. I urge everyone to please follow the rules of
staying home and only going out if is absolutely essential to do so.
‘We must all play our part in tackling this virus.
‘I extend my best wishes to you and your families and let us
remember ‘You have not lived today until you have done something
for someone.’
‘These sentiments have certainly been taken to heart by the people of
Pembrokeshire.’
