Emmerdale star fears COVID-19 second wave after clap for carers ends

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Emmerdale star Charley Webb has shared fears which are no doubt echoed by many in the country during this time as she worries that a second wave of coronavirus may become more likely as people act as though life is ‘back to normal’.

With the easing of lockdown rules and also the Dominic Cummings fiasco, there has been much discussion that the confusion people feel about what they can and can’t do will grow and lead to further flouts of the guidelines.

Last night was the ‘official’ last nationwide clap for carers, which would see communities applaud the NHS and other keyworkers in unison at 8pm.

But Charley, best known for playing soap’s Debbie Dingle, has voiced her concern that ending this tradition may add to the feeling of resumed normality earlier.

She said on Twitter: ‘Why is tonight the last night of clapping? I worry this is an indication that people think we’re back to normal.