The Top Four Things You Need To Know Now
The main stories making the headlines across Cork
NPHET says there will be a "significant" number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in the days and weeks ahead.
A further 28 deaths were confirmed last night, bringing the total this month to 208 - some of those who've died have been as young as 25.
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The number of people in hospital with Covid could fall to 800 by the end of the month.
New projections also show the numbers in intensive care might drop as low as 100.
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Sinn Féin's calling for contingency plans to be urgently put in place in case the leaving cert exams can't go ahead.
There are fears these students won't have in-person classes until after St Patrick's Day.
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Irish employees will have a legal right to ask to work remotely by September of this year.
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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