CAN chairman tests positive for COVID-19

The Adamawa State Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Stephen Mamza, has tested positive for COVID-19.

Rev. Mamza, who is the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yola, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

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According to reports, Bishop Mamza has gone into isolation and started his treatment.

The Bishop in isolation advised everyone to accept the reality of COVID-19 and adhere to all indicated precautions.

He stated, “One lesson that I want people to appreciate and understand is that everybody has to make himself available for testing if need be.”

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He added however that being afflicted with COVID-19 is not a death sentence and urged people to pray for him and all others undergoing treatment.

Meanwhile, Daily Times Nigeria learnt that the Bishop is also a member of the Adamawa State COVID-19 Containment Committee, reports say.

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