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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
Legislation to allow for mandatory hotel quarantine for some people arriving into the country will go before the cabinet this morning.
Under the plans anyone arriving from a list of 20 countries deemed high risk will have to isolate at a state facility.
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People will have to avoid crowded areas for at least the next six months according to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer.
No new deaths were reported last night - the first time that's happened since December 21st, while 821 new cases were detected.
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The prospect of allowing people who are vaccinated to re-engage with society is under 'active review', according to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer.
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Visitor numbers at the country's forests tripled after the pandemic started.
New figures from Coillte show that 2.2 million people took a trip to a forest between March 2020 and the end of the 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