Samaritans report a 'growing issue of loneliness and isolation' due to Covid-19

Four out of ten calls to the Samaritans reference loneliness and isolation. File image. 

The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a surge in loneliness and isolation, according to Samaritans Ireland. 

Up to 40% of the more than 1,000 calls the charity receives every day reference loneliness and isolation.