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The Explainer
The Explainer
6 Jan 2021
The third wave - what happened, and what restrictions are in place?
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Our reporters Michelle Hennessy and Cónal Thomas bring up to date on the latest restrictions; the discussion over what led to the rocketing Covid-19 case numbers; how vaccination is going; and how the healthcare system is coping.