The north struggles to contain Coronavirus

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The north struggles to contain Coronavirus

What does it mean for the rest of the island? Deputy Chief Medical Officer Ronan Glynn has said the Covid-19 situation in Northern Ireland is of "real concern". Hospitals are operating at 105 per cent capacity - with doctors forced to treat patients in ambulances at Antrim Area Hospital yesterday. What knock on effect could this have for the rest of the island? Joining me now is Professor Karina Butler, Chair of the National  Immunisation  Advisory Committee, Consultant Paediatrician and Infectious Disease Expert. Photo: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie Listen and subscribe to Newstalk Breakfast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

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The north struggles to contain Coronavirus