Pictures show mourners lining streets to bid farewell to South Shields nurse Keith Dunnington and parents Maurice and Lillian

South Shields turned out in style to pay tribute to a nurse and his parents who all died after contacting coronavirus.

Keith Dunnington, who worked at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Gateshead as a staff nurse, was 54 when he died in April.

Mum Lillian, 81, and dad Maurice, 85, both passed away in hospital days apart after also contracting Covid-19.

9. Keeping watch

Staff at South Tyneside District Hospital wait for the cortege | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid

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10. Staying safe

Mourners exercise social distancing | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid

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11. Community spirit

Members of the public joined emergency workers to pay their respects | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid

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12. Fantastic turn-out

Nurses stand in tribute outside South Tyneside District Hospital | Other 3rd Party Photo: Raoul Dixon / NNP

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