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The mains stories making the headlines across Cork

The five kilometre travel limit has been lifted, with people free to travel within their county or 20 kilometres from their home.

It's one of the Level 5 restrictions being eased, as well as two households being allowed to meet outside - but not in private gardens.

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Ireland's top public health doctor has urged people not to take the return to school "as a signal to return to the workplace". 

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Ronan Glynn's says there are "many reasons for hope" -- with the lowest daily number of new Covid-19 infections since before Christmas yesterday. 

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All home building will resume today, with the easing of level 5 restrictions.

The Unite union which represents construction workers has asked NPHET for guidance on the best testing regime for building sites.

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Something needs to be done to tackle high car parking fees in hospitals. 

There's the message from Cork TD Colm Burke, who says it's unfair to people who are unwell or those visiting sick relatives to pay large parking fees. 

 

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