Christians too must obey the law, says health educator

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Christians too must obey the law, says health educator

WESTERN BUREAU: Charmin McKoy, the regional health educator at the South East Regional Health Authority, says that Christians who are defying the COVID-19 safety regulations, claiming they are “covered under the blood”, must set an example by...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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