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LACK of adherence to Covid-19 preventive measures in Livingstone is worrying, especially in crowded markets in the city, a civic leader has complained.

A number of marketeers and customers alike have abandoned masks and are not observing social distancing while hand- shakes have become common again.

Namatama ward councillor, Kelvin Maambo, complained that people were treating Covid-19 as an ordinary disease without appreciating how deadly it was.

Mr Maambo said it was disappointing and worrying to see people crowding public places like markets without taking precaution measures as guided by health authorities.

In an interview with the Daily Nation in Livingstone, Mr Malambo said many people in the tourist capital had become complacent in following the guidelines.

He added that the situation was worrying and could result in a serious health problem if left to continue.

Mr. Maambo who represents one of the densely populated areas, Ngwenya and Namatama, said people in Ngwenya compound resorted to be doing their usual activities with total disregard for preventive measures.

He advised residents to take preventing measures seriously in order to protect themselves and their families against COVID-19, whose cases were rising.

In view of the situation, Mr Maambo has acquired about 200 disposable face masks to be distributed at Ngwenya Market.

This, he said, would encourage traders to continue masking up and protect themselves from catching the virus.