As the coronavirus crisis took hold and chaos ensued in care homes across the country, carers in Wigan were keen to keep spirits sky high.Care homes closed their doors early on as public health professionals struggled to contain Covid and the lockdown later came into force.Members of staff would move into their workplaces whenever an outbreak occurred to make sure residents were safe and relatives were reassured.But with no outside visitors allowed for months, many carers took on new roles ranging from entertainers to hairdressers and decorators.Speaking at a scrutiny committee this week, Wigan Council adult services manager Jenny Yates told councillors how care workers went that extra mile.She said: “Carers, managers and auxiliary staff.