The Covid inquiry has warned viewers of a memorial tapestry that it may “trigger some difficult feelings and emotions”.

The first four panels of the tapestry have been unveiled today at the hearing centre in Dorland House, Paddington.

Announcing the unveiling on Twitter, it wrote: “The tapestry contains upsetting material and may trigger some difficult feelings and emotions. If you need help please see a list of support services.”

Ekow Eshun, the curator of the tapestry, has said he hopes it will provide a “lasting tribute” to the toll the pandemic took on communities and families.

Inquiry chairman Baroness Hallett will start proceedings today, with the first witnesses being called to give their evidence.

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