ACCRA, Ghana – Tuesday, May 26, 2020,/ https://africanpostonline.com/ — President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called for a National Day of Prayer against COVID-19 in South Africa. He also reopened churches, temples, synagogues, mosques and other recognised places of worship but with strict restriction and a limited number of 50 or fewer people depending on the space and the area.
The President affirmed the importance of observing protocols to avoid the spread of the coronavirus before, during and after service. He stressed on hand-washing, cleaning, sanitizing, social distancing and wearing of face masks as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Ramaphosa reiterated the need for all activities that would pose as a risk to the lives of worshipers prevented.
According to the President, religious leaders reached the decision and called on South Africans to pray in unity against COVID-19.
Also, the National Coronavirus Council has made some proposal in response to the religious leaders call on the gradual resumption of certain religious activities.
He reemphasised the effect of coronavirus on all of South Africans. People losing their jobs, businesses affected and lockdown restrictions affecting families and movements.
He stated that over 20,000 people have been infected in South Africa with about 5000 people losing their lives to the virus.
However, they are glad that about 11,000 people have recovered.
He, therefore, acknowledged the call made by the religious leaders for a national prayer as there is a need to sort physical, psychological and the spiritual needs of everyone at these time.
He asserted that South Africans are people of deep faith and has helped them pulled through a lot of challenges.
South Africa has confirmed 23,615 COVID-19 cases, 11,917 recoveries and 481 deaths.
Renate Dzodzomenyo- African Post Online
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