Pandemic profs Chris Whitty and Jonathan Van-Tam have become heroes to youngsters.
Sir Chris’s calm authority and Sir Jonathan’s colourful football comparisons during Covid updates on TV have won them many fans, says a survey.
The marvellous medics are high in a list of heroes, topped by campaigning footballer Marcus Rashford and the Queen. The pandemic has transformed young people’s career hopes, with more than a quarter, inspired by Chris and Jonathan, likely to consider a health job.