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A public health expert is concerned there's a 'gentle upward trend' in coronavirus figures.
However, UCC Professor Gerry Killeen says the rise in cases to 761 yesterday was expected due to a backlog in swabs.
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It's emerged doctors and administrators at the Coombe decided to vaccinate staff relatives over five hours before the prepared doses would have expired.
In all, 16 relatives of eight staff at the hospital received a dose of the Pfizer vaccine on the night of January 9th.
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The vaccination centre in City Hall will open this morning at 8 am.
Today's vaccination programme is for frontline healthcare workers only.
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26 new countries will have to abide by mandatory hotel quarantine from next Tuesday.
The Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has added them to the list of 33 'high risk' states.
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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
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
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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