Viral video of elderly couple reuniting in care home reduces viewers to tears
This is sure to get you blubbing
Last updated 13th Apr 2021
As lockdown begins to ease in England, and it seems that a glimmer of normal life is in sight, a viral video shared on Facebook has has viewers reaching for the Kleenex as an elderly couple reunite for the first time in several months - and we'd be lying if we said we haven't got tears in our eyes too!
The video, shared on Baily House Care Home's Facebook page, shows elderly woman Mary reunite with her husband, Gordon, as he moves into the home. The pair are able to embrace fir the first time in months, with the page writing, 'Our lovely Mary has had a real surprise today... her beloved husband Gordon has come to live here at Baily House with her, after not seeing each other for several months, it was certainly a very emotional reunion. Mary can now join Gordon as he isolates in his new room 💚' (sic).
"Hello", Mary exclaims, before Gordon jokes, "It's only me!". The pair share a heart-warming hug, followed by a touching kiss as the surrounding staff gush over the emotional moment.
The tear-jerking video has tugged on the heart-strings of every viewer, accumulating over 2.3k comments since it was posted yesterday (12th April). One user gushed, 'Omg this made me cry x That is so wonderful - I’m so happy for them both x' (sic), whilst another viewer wrote, 'Oh my, this really did bring a lump to my throat. May they be very happy.' (sic).
With outdoor meeting restrictions recently easing ever-so slightly in England, and various shops and outdoor pubs being allowed to re-open as of 12th April, many of us are able to finally reunite with our friends and family, albeit outdoors.
What dates will lockdown restrictions be lifted in England? Take a look...
8 March: ALL pupils in England back to school
From 8 March 2021, all pupils in all year groups were allowed to go back into the classroom. Outdoor after-school sports clubs and activities were also allowed to resume.
8 March: Socialising outdoors with one other person
Two people from different households are now allowed to meet up outdoors in parks and public spaces. This means that people can sit down for a picnic or a drink, whereas previously, you could only meet someone outside your household for exercise.
29 March: Stay at Home rule liften
From 29 March, once the school Easter holidays have started, the Government will lift the stay at home rule but will continue to encourage people to stay local.
29 March: Larger group gatherings outdoors
From March 29 the "rule of six" will be re introduced alongside the the two household rule.
The "rule of six" means that up to six people from different households can meet outside.
More people will be able gather together if they are only from two households, giving greater flexibility for families and friends.
29 March: Outdoor sports facilities allowed to open
Outdoor sports facilities including tennis and basketball courts will be permitted to reopen from 29 March.
29 March: Organised adult and children's sport
Meanwhile organised adult and children's sport, such as grassroot football clubs, can also resume from March 29
29 March: Weddings with 6 people
From 29 March, weddings with 6 people will be permitted to take place. The number of guests allowed to attend weddings will increase as we move through the roadmap.
12 April: shops, hairdressers, nail salons, libraries, outdoor attractions and outdoor hospitality venues
From 12 April at the earliest, shops, hairdressers, nail salons, libraries, outdoor attractions, including zoos, and outdoor hospitality venues will be permitted to reopen.
12 April: Beer gardens reopen
From 12 April, outdoor beer gardens will also be allowed to reopen.
12 April: Gyms reopen
Gyms are expected to reopen from 12 April.
17 May: Indoor mixing
From May 17 at earliest, two households or groups of up to six people can mix indoors and limited crowds will be allowed to return to sporting events. Children's play areas will be opened alongside hotels, and limited groups will be allowed in theatres.
17 May: Possible foreign travel
Foreign travel may be permitted from 17 May.
17 May: Indoor hospitality
Indoor hospitality including pubs and restaurants could reopen from 17 May.
21 June: Nightclubs could reopen
From 21 June all remaining restrictions on social distancing could be lifted, and larger events may be allowed to resume, including theatres. Nightclubs may also be allowed to reopen.
21 June: Bigger weddings
Bigger wedding celebrations may be permitted from 21 June.