Plastic gloves dumped on popular Derry walkway prompting COVID-19 warning

She raised her concerns after discarded pairs were discovered on a public riverside walkway.

Colr. Logue said: “I was contacted at the weekend by people who were using the walkway along the riverfront at Foyle Road and they were shocked to see a number of pairs of these plastic gloves had been discarded there.

“It’s very worrying that people are discarding the gloves in this way. These gloves should be disposed of safely and securely, not dumped along busy walkways.

“This is presenting dangers to children who may lift them or the likes of family pets and wildlife along the River Foyle. That’s not including the potential off passing on contamination that may be on the gloves.”

She added: “In the midst of the COVID19 I am appealing to people in the city to use common sense and dispose of these gloves in a safe manner that doesn’t put anyone in risk or accelerate this pandemic. Stay safe and be sensible.”