Adhere To COVID-19 Protocol, CAN Tells Churches

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged Christians to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocol and advised sick and old people to henceforth stay away from worship centers.
A statement by CAN General Secretary, Barrister Joseph Daramola and made available to newsmen, encouraged all Christians and churches in the state to follow the COVID-19 laid down protocol by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) to cut the spread of the pandemic:
According to the statement: “The country is facing the second wave of the disease, there is the need for the public to be cautious and protect themselves.
“People who are sick or too old should stay at home, there should be temperature screening at every entry point to the church.
“Ensure adequate ventilation in halls of worship, open windows and doors for air to circulate in and out freely, and if possible, avoid the use of air conditioners.
“Hand washing facilities and hand sanitisers should be provided at point of entry and strategic point within the church premises.
“Attendance should not exceed one third of the sitting capacity of every church. Churches can make use of their educational facilities and multipurpose halls to avoid overcrowding in the main church auditorium.
Church auditorium should be clearly marked such that people sit and maintain two meters distance from each other.”

By: Theresa Frederick