Viral is a Podcast series following the spread of COVID - 19, as it continues to affect Ireland and the International World in a growing capacity. It delves into how a global story on this level, can be fuelled by internet speculation and Viral phenomena, and what effect that has on the factual reporting of the news. 

Episode 3 of the mini-series looks at the theme of “at risk groups” and what that term really actually means. In the episode, they speak to Dr Lindsay Broadbent, an expert Virologist from Queens University Belfast, who looks at what factors put others in this category,

Ian also speaks to Vicky Phelan, a woman’s health advocate living with terminal cervical cancer, to discuss how the Coronavirus has changed many parts of her life for the foreseeable future.

The Irish Sun’s Danny De Vall also covers the latest news from the Department of health, as Ireland first COVID 19 death is confirmed in the east of the country.

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