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Queen cites progress in COVID-19 fight in Commonwealth Day message

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Queen Elizabeth praised the "renewed sense of closeness" the coronavirus pandemic has brought to communities around the world in a video message released on Sunday to mark Commonwealth Day.

She said "innovative technology" had allowed people to stay in touch - at a time of increased isolation - and brought "immediacy that transcends boundaries or division, helping any sense of distance to disappear."

During her address, she highlighted "the courage, commitment and selfless dedication to duty" made by medical staff and other public service workers fighting the pandemic.

She also spoke about the achievements made in developing new vaccines and treatments against COVID-19.

The Commonwealth Day service is held every year at Westminster Abbey in London but was cancelled this year due to the pandemic.

It will be replaced by a special program - "A Celebration for Commonwealth Day" - which will be broadcast on BBC One on Sunday.

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