CHURCH leaders at the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic sect in
The ban was a pre-emptive measure against the looming outbreak and possible spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country.
Madzibaba Silvester, the leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu, which congregates at
"We have decided to heed the President's call because we have to follow what the government tells us to do. So, right now, we only gathered here so that we tell our congregants on the new developments," said Madzibaba Silvester.
"Our church members come from different areas so we had to congregate today so that we can break the news to those who did not know about this then we leave."
Madzibaba Wellington also said apart from following the laws of the country, as a church, they also understood the dangers and impact of the deadly Covid-19.
"We understand that Coronavirus has killed many people all around the world and it is our duty as the people of
President
Mnangagwa promised that his government was committed to tackling the virus as the surveillance and early detection mechanisms have been put in place.
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