At the start of the year when vaccines were starting to roll out, there was much hope that maybe, just maybe, the worst was behind us.

But oh no. Not in this global pandemic. Suddenly we had several variants of concern to worry about, vaccines remained in very short supply and countries argued with each other for who needed it more.

So today, Coronacast is doing a bit of a stocktake - taking a step back to have a look at we are and what might come next.

Also on today's show:

* Quick Fire Friday and today the answers are quick. We promise.