New York reports its highest daily number of Covid cases

As the Omicron variant, of Covid-19, continues to spread, governments have been tightening restrictions. We look back on what we have learnt about coronavirus this year.

Also in the programme: a man is sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the storming of the Capitol; and South Korea’s growing cultural influence.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss these and other issues are Anna Machin, British evolutionary anthropologist, writer and broadcaster and Marc David Baer, professor of international history at the London School of Economics.

(Photo: A Covid-19 vaccination is prepared. CREDIT: Kirsty O"Connor/PA Wire)