The Top 4 Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
The Chief Medical Officer says the improvements in Covid cases is not happening fast enough.
Dr. Tony Holohan says more than 1 in 10 people in some counties is either a case or close contact.
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Ireland's Covid-19 lockdown could last beyond April, with only schools and construction expected to be allowed reopen before March.
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Labour TD Aodhain O'Riordain's hitting out at the Education Minister for saying special schools would re-open on Thursday.
He says an email from her Department on Friday night announced and directed the return of staff without their full agreement.
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The INMO's calling for final year nursing students to get an increase in pay for their work.
It's after the Department of Health announced last night most clinical training for student nurses has been suspended.
More from Cork
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries