The decision by the Government of Liberia to extend the State of Emergency while, in the same breath, slightly relaxing restrictions against religious gatherings has received mixed reactions across the religious sector. Some churches embrace the permission to hold smaller than normal religious gatherings and some others are rather lukewarm about the pronouncement. Few others, however, have issued a "thanks, but no thanks" to the government, citing the increase in the number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the country.
"Providence wishes to state that in view of the growing escalation in the number of cases and the seeming lack of control of this Coronavirus pandemic by our Heath system, we will continue to suspend all mass gathering to include all Worship Services, Bible Studies, Prayer Meetings, Weddings, Funerals, Choir Rehearsals, among others. Should things change and improve, we will notify you accordingly for the resumption of fellowship."
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