'Important to work together': Harris talks with WHO; Govt considering nationalising private hospitals

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says governments are heading in the right direction over COVID-19.

'Important to work together': Harris talks with WHO; Govt considering nationalising private hospitals
Tue, 17 Mar, 2020 - 11:42
Aoife Moore

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says governments are heading in the right direction over COVID-19.

It comes as the Taoiseach confirms around half the population here could become infected and as Britain shifts to tougher measures to try to control spread.

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