Lonely festive season in isolation for many as Covid-19 grips

Plans for celebrations thwarted by need to isolate

What is normally a time of jubilation and family reunions turned out to be lonely — and even scary — for some Bay residents who spent either Christmas, New Year’s or both isolated from their loved ones due to Covid-19. 

Some spent the time all alone, while others who were enclosed with their partners or immediate family tried their best to make the most of it. ..

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