That's according to former Lord Mayor and GP Dr John Sheehan.
Cork has seen an increase in case numbers over the past month, last evening 141 new cases were recorded here Leeside.
Concern is mounting about the societal impact of another shut down as well as the long term affects it will have on many businesses and people's mental health.
Speaking to RedFM News Cork GP and Cllr John Sheehan says the public need to get the basics right if we're to avoid another lockdown:
