This poignant photograph captures how coronavirus has split families apart as many of us self-isolate. Vivian Mallon, at 74, is following government guidelines for pensioners to self-isolate for months following the Covid-19 pandemic.
But like most weekends, he still visited family in Dungannon, County Tyrone, in Northern Ireland yesterday. However, the pensioner was only able to greet five-year-old grandson Davin through the window.
And Davin’s mum took this touching picture seen exclusively by Mirror Online. In it, the pair smile warmly at each other and the youngster reaches out his hand.
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