Cork and other cities could see Covid hotspot lockdowns

Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin. File picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

As the Government monitors rising Covid-19 infection rates in six counties, there were signals that some cities could see more localised restrictions where viral hotspots emerge.

Donegal has joined Dublin as the second county to move up to level three status, requiring tougher public health restrictions, limits on social interactions and on what businesses can remain open.