GOVERNMENT should be commended for further loosening lock down measures amidst the Covid-19 pandemic by reopening some key socio-economic sectors in the countryThe eased lock down measures announced by President Edgar Lungu during a nationwide televised address yesterday should definitely bring a collective sigh of relief to a jittery population.The President stressed that the directive was aimed at reopening some key socio-economic sectors to save the economy from collapsing.But even as the nation celebrates the easing of restrictions, the catchword must be to observe at all times the “new normal.”While some sectors of the economy have been allowed to re-open – eating places, casinos and cinemas – health preventive measures that have been in place must be adhered to.But much to the chagrin of guzzlers, President Lungu said bars and taverns would remain closed and may be considered for reopening depending on how the measures announced yesterday would work in the next 7-14 days.But even […]
NEW NORMAL LIFESTYLE
