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Coronavirus: Surviving isolation

We hear the stories of single parents and those who are isolating alone in quarantine

The pandemic has caused many people to feel lonely and isolated. For three women, the isolation is as a result of travelling and having to quarantine in hotels on arrival - Michelle in Australia, Amanda in Indonesia and Charlotte in New Zealand. They tell host Nuala McGovern how they are passing the time and share recommendations.

It’s not just people living alone who can feel isolated, of course, and three single parents from the Philippines, the United States and the UK share their experiences - both the highs and lows - of living with their children 24/7. For theatre artist Floyd in Manila, it has resulted in singing regularly with his ten year old son.

(Photo: Michelle Murphy Credit: Michelle Murphy)

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23 minutes

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Sun 18 Apr 2021 17:06GMT

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  • Sat 17 Apr 2021 08:06GMT
  • Sat 17 Apr 2021 23:06GMT
  • Sun 18 Apr 2021 00:06GMT
  • Sun 18 Apr 2021 17:06GMT