CAN DECLARES NATIONAL PRAYER DAYS AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

Directs Churches to Follow Health Guidelines

The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has directed churches in Nigeria to observe Sunday 22 and 29 March, 2020 as days of prayers against the coronavirus in Nigeria and globally.

This was announced in a press statement issued by the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Samson Ayokunle. Churches are advised to strictly follow the guidelines for combating COVID-19 in all their gatherings and God for victory over the infection.

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According to the statement, CAN called on all churches in the country to set aside Sunday 22nd and 29th March 2020 apart to pray that God should stop the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria and all over the world, protect Nigerians from this disease and heal those who have been infected already.”

As a precautionary measure, CAN advised churches to adopt house cell-based service or online service.

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“Where possible, particularly for churches who do not have an online system, services can be broken into shifts of not more than 50 members in each shift. Each branch/assembly should provide alcohol-based hand rub (sanitiser) for use, regular washing of hands with soap and water; use of the same towel is not allowed.

“Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Drink hot water regularly, practice respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose the used tissue immediately.

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“If you have fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, then seek medical care early, do not panic. Always pray with Psalm 91 and have faith in God."