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'CORONA CAN DO ONE!'

Elderly locked down in care homes over coronavirus share defiant messages with defiant families


ELDERLY people forced to stay away from families as care homes lock down have posted defiant messages to social media.

Residents of homes across the UK are refusing to let national panic over the coronavirus worry them - and they've taken spirited photos to show their loved ones that they're well.

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Johnny Thwaites posted a cheeky image to social media
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Johnny Thwaites posted a cheeky image to social mediaCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
One resident told her relatives she's being 'well looked-after'
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One resident told her relatives she's being 'well looked-after'Credit: PA:Press Association
People living in care homes around the UK have reassured their loved ones that they're well
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People living in care homes around the UK have reassured their loved ones that they're wellCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
This lady beamed as she shared her message
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This lady beamed as she shared her messageCredit: PA:Press Association

Johnny Thwaites, 76, let his three children know he's happy and safe at home Dearnlea Park in Rotherham by sharing an image of himself holding up the words: "Coronavirus can do one!"

Edna Brown, 88, lives in the same care home.

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Her message reads: "I would like to let my family know I am ok and I love you all."

One resident at Cramlington House care home in Northumberland held aloft a message which reads: "Take care everyone. We are safe."

June Jones, 74, wrote a lovely message to her five children
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June Jones, 74, wrote a lovely message to her five childrenCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Dorothy Fowler, 96, penned this sad note to her beloved son
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Dorothy Fowler, 96, penned this sad note to her beloved sonCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus who have died in the UK has hit 108
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The number of people diagnosed with the coronavirus who have died in the UK has hit 108
Care home residents reassured families as cases spike
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Care home residents reassured families as cases spike

Another lady living in the same property beamed as she shared the note: "Don't worry, I am ok. See you soon."

Earlier this week, six residents living at Highgate Care Home in Uddingston, Scotland tested positive for coronavirus.

Those affected are being monitored closely as measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the virus.

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People around the world have been continuing to visit their elderly relatives - while still keeping them safe from the spread of Covid-19.

Carly Boyd, 22, told her grandfather she was engaged through a patio door at his nursing home in the USA.

A man was also captured  chatting to his elderly dad through a care home window during the coronavirus lockdown.

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