Non essential retail can open their doors for the first time in 2021 this morning.
Shops across the city and county are gearing up to welcome back customers.
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The extent of cyber attacks on the Department of Health and the HSE will become clear as this week goes on.
Thousands of patients have had their appointments cancelled for the coming week, with urgent care prioritised.
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People in their 40s will find out later this week when they can register for a Covid-19 vaccine.
The HSE is currently working through people aged in their 50s while new guidance on the usage of the Johnson and Johnson and AstraZeneca vaccines is due to be announce this week.
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There was success for Cork at 2021 Travellers Choice Awards.
Cork took 5 places in the Top Hotels in Ireland category.
The River Lee Hotel, Dunmore House, Fernhill House, Hayfield Manor and The Montenotte all made the top 25 putting them in the top 1% of Tripadvisor hotels worldwide.