Mother’s Day cards are updated to reflect coronavirus panic-buying and toilet roll shortages


‘Brilliant mums are harder to find than pasta!’ Card company looks on the bright side with VERY cheeky coronavirus-themed greetings for Mother’s Day

  • Mother’s Day plans have been put on hold as coronavirus outbreak grips the UK
  • Manufacturer has given Mother’s Day cards a makeover to fit the situation
  • Cards hail ‘brilliant mums’ as harder to come by than hand sanitiser and pasta
  • Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor?

Mother’s Day is this weekend – and is no doubt it will be unlike any other. 

With many families unable to come together to celebrate the occasion, sons and daughters will be looking for new, creative ways to show their mothers just how much they care.

One UK-based firm, Filthy Sentiments, has been quick to launch a range of cards emblazoned with cheeky coronavirus-themed greetings.

One reads: ‘I couldn’t find any toilet roll so I panic-bought this card instead.’ Another claims: ‘Brilliant mums are harder to find than pasta.’ 

Here FEMAIL has picked out a cards that are certain to put a smile on every mother’s face at a very uncertain time. 

 A timely greeting! One UK-based firm, Filthy Sentiments, has been quick to launch a range of cards emblazoned with cheeky coronavirus-themed greetings, including the one above

It's the thought that counts! A roll of toilet paper has become an in-demand commodity

 It’s the thought that counts! A roll of toilet paper has become an in-demand commodity

Cupboard items such as pasta, tinned food, soups and jars have become sparse in supermarkets

 In demand: Children living through the coronavirus will be able to say what they mean

One card manufacturer shows a woman with a mask which has become a key image of the coronavirus outbreak

 Dark humour: Hopefully a bleak card like this will raise a smile from your mum at a tough time

People across the country are self-isolating and working from home in a bid to slow the spread of the virus

 Truth hurts: Some of the cards use coronavirus as a reason to excuse their true feelings

Supermarket shelves have been stripped bear of toilet roll with many resorting to making their own

 Always look on the bright side: Cards can have many uses in times of need!