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The main stories making the headlines across Cork

An update on testing and residential care facilities is expected later as part of the HSE's weekly briefing on Covid-19.

It comes as the death toll here has reached 1,286, after a further 25 were announced yesterday.

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ICTU says it will only support the Government's package of measures to help businesses survive the Covid-19 crisis, if it's used to protect jobs and create sustainable, quality jobs.

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The Irish Hotels Federation is calling for a permanent reduction in the Tourism Vat rate.

Reacting to the Government's six billion euro fund to support businesses after Covid-19, it says while welcome, the measures fall short.

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Stephanie Rainey is among many taking part in HEROES AID LIVE, an online concert which is being streamed here tonight on Cork's RedFM as well as on radio stations BEAT and iRadio. 

From 7pm to 9pm tonight artists including Cork’s own True Tides, as well as special guests Gavin James, Keywest, John Gibbons, The 2 Johnnies and Moncrief will all take to the online stage to raise vital funds for frontline staff. 

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