Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo has dedicated season 17, featuring Dublin actor Richard Flood, to health workers for their dedication throughout the pandemic.
In a post on social media, marking the first day back on set filming since the pandemic struck, Pompeo, who plays Meredith Grey, posted a selfie with co-star Richard Flood who plays Dr Cormac Hayes.
In the Instagram post the actress said: "First time back in my scrubs… since we shut down filming 7000 healthcare workers have died from Covid.
"I dedicate my season 17 to all who have fallen and to everyone of you who by the grace of God is still standing… this season is for you with humility and a bit of humor to get us through and endless amounts of gratitude. I hope we do you proud," she added.
Season sixteen ended with no dramatic finale as filming ceased due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Producers have said that they will not be continuing the story lines from the last series, but will feature a story line beginning six weeks into the pandemic at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle.
