We are one year into the pandemic and while the pressure is easing in Ireland and case numbers slowly coming down, globally  the ­number of cases of Covid-19 has increased for the first time in seven weeks.  Joining Shane to discuss all of this is spokesperson for the World Health Organisation Dr Margaret Harris.

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