Top four things you need to know - Friday July 2nd
The top four things you need to know for Friday morning, July 2nd.
There's no stopping a Delta wave of Covid-19 in Ireland, according to the Chief Medical Officer.
The proportion of the strain in new cases is estimated to be as high as 70%
The National Public Health Emergency Team is predicting significant transmission of the virus in the coming months, with a possible peak of hospital admissions due to the spread of the variant in September.
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The Health Minister's expected to sign off on a plan today that will accelerate the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
The HSE yesterday gave him a proposal for administering the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccines to under-50s.
18 to 49 year olds could opt to get one of these jabs - or wait for an mRNA vaccine.
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Another extension to driving licences has been announced, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Licences that are due to end over the next four months will have 10 months added to the expiry date.
This will only apply to licences that haven't already been extended.
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The recent spell of hot weather is set to end this evening.
Temperatures are likely to reach 25 or 26 degrees in most places again today.
However it will be much cooler in the following days.
More from Cork
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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
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