And to show the city’s gratitude, we asked you to nominate the unsung heroes in your lives for recognition in our Big Thank You supplement.
Here’s the first of two online photo galleries we’re running to celebrate those inspirational people.
You’ll also find their names and faces in the Big Thank You pull-out free in this weekend's edition of The News, Portsmouth.
25. Hannah Terrill
Hannah Terrill is a trainee pharmacy technician for the NHS and was nominated by her mum, Sandra Terrill. Photo: Sandra Terrill
26. Jeanette Warren
Jeanette Warren is chef at The Lady Hamilton pub on The Hard and has been volunteering since the outbreak. She was nominated by Terry Pearson. Photo: Sarah Standing
27. Josh Cooke
Josh Cooke is care assistant in a local care home and was nominated by his mum, Vilma Cooke. Photo: Vilma Cooke
28. Kim and Paul Bridgeford
Kim and Paul Bridgeford respectively work as for the NHS and ATS. They were nominated by their daughter, Levi Bridgeford. Photo: Levi Bridgeford