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The main stories making the headlines across Cork

Covid-19 transmission rates are now as bad as during the first wave of the outbreak here -- or even worse. 

That's the message from the Chief Medical Officer as 3,394 more cases were confirmed yesterday.

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Meanwhile, Cork University Hospital has issued a statement to say they're 'Exceptionally Busy' And 'Experiencing Delays'.

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A pastor in west Dublin has called for calm ahead of a protest rally planned at a Garda station in west Dublin today over the death of George Nkencho. 

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A cold snap is gripping the country this morning with a yellow low temperature and ice warning in place.

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