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Jenny Foulds

Dumbarton couple married for 70 years reunited after Covid kept them apart

A Dumbarton couple have who have been married for 70 years have finally been able to hold hands again after being reunited.

In January, we told how Bill Campbell, 92 was desperate to visit his beloved wife Agnes, who lives in a care home.

The devoted couple have now been able to meet after care homes reopened to visitors and both received their Covid-19 vaccinations.

Bill was in the first batch of over 80s who were invited to GP sessions in Dumbarton and Alexandria on January 13, with Agnes receiving hers two weeks earlier.

He said: I got to see Agnes the other day – it was perfect. After I went through the lateral flow test I was able to see her.

“When we entered the room Agnes first of all looked up, rather disinterested to see who was coming in and then she saw me and her whole face light up and she gave me a big hug calling out my name!

“It was a wonderful moment which will live with me forever.

“I feel so lucky to have had this vaccine that doctors and scientists all over the world have been working on. It’s a miracle and it’s brought me back my lovely Agnes.”

Beth Culshaw, chief officer of West Dunbartonshire HSCP said: “I am so delighted that Bill and Agnes have been able to meet up after so long.

“Our vaccination programme has gone really well and has brought hope to so many

“We have been really encouraged by the high pick up rate, with the vast majority of people who are called coming along for their jab.

“My thanks go to our hard working vaccinations teams who have made this the success it is.”

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