Public health experts ask for redoubling of efforts amid warning Cork at 'critical juncture'

Cork city is now a “danger area” for coronavirus as cases have increased rapidly in the past two weeks, the Taoiseach said, sparking fears that an urban lockdown may be imminent.

The group asked the public to continue to adhere to all public health advice and restrictions. Picture: Andy Gibson

Public health experts in Cork have appealed to the public to redouble their efforts this weekend to stop the spread of Covid-19, amid warnings that the city and county are at “a critical juncture”.

This afternoon, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Cork city is now a “danger area” for coronavirus as cases have increased rapidly in the past two weeks, sparking fears that an urban lockdown may be imminent.