'I held her hand through a plastic glove': Son recounts final goodbye with mother in care home

With a visor over his face and swaddled in full protective clothing and gloves, a son held his mother’s hand one last time as they said their final goodbyes in a care home.
'I held her hand through a plastic glove': Son recounts final goodbye with mother in care home

Bridget Sreenan
Bridget Sreenan

"I held her hand through a plastic glove with a visor over my face and in full protective gear.

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