Watch: Cork people urged to limit social interactions as Covid numbers surge  

Yesterday, the HSE confirmed 60 cases of coronavirus in the county, making a total of 283 positive cases in the last seven days

The HSE, Cork City Council and the Gardaí have come together to implement emergency management structures in Cork to curb the rise in Covid-19 cases. Pictured are people on Patrick Street in Cork city recently. Picture: Andy Gibson

People in Cork are being asked to limit their social interactions as the city and county work to curb the growing numbers of coronavirus cases. 

The plea comes as Nphet meet this afternoon to decide which counties must join Dublin and Donegal in Level Three restrictions.