PATIENTS of a pharmacy on the west coast of Ireland have been getting a little extra when collecting their prescriptions over the last month.
With authorities in the Emerald Isle placing restrictions on movement and "cocooning" people aged over 70 years, pharmacy owner, John Staunton, wanted to treat his patients.
So he opted to dispense a Jacob's Club Milk chocolate bar with every script, wrapped with a message encouraging patients to "relax and have a little break", with the traditional tea-break snack.
Speaking with Irish radio station, Today FM, Staunton said he wanted to give customers something nice as they continue to follow Government advice to keep their distance from each other.
"The thing that I noticed throughout all this was that it's lonely," he said.
"I was just looking for something to perk up the day of somebody when they're out [doing] what we call 'weird shopping', because everything's weird at the minute."
Despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented Staunton tells his patients, "community spirit will beat this virus".
"Social distancing, hand washing and keeping in touch with friends helps us to stay healthy," he said.
"A little chat and a cuppa helps also!" - not to mention sating those chocoholic cravings.
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