FOUR churches in Kapiri Mposhi have had their permits revoked for abrogating Covid-19 health guidelines.Meanwhile, Kapiri Mposhi has recorded 447 cumulative positive Coronavirus cases with nine deaths since the outbreak of the pandemic.The churches had their permits revoked for failure by congregants to wear face masks, absence of hand washing facilities at the church premises and lack of physical distancing.Kapiri Mposhi Town Council revoked gathering permits.During an ad-hoc Epidemic Preparedness Committee meeting, Council Health Inspector, Rabby Mwansa said the four churches were among 31 inspected on observance of Covid-19 health measures recently.Mr Mwansa said that 21 out of 31 churches inspected were also cautioned for not fully observing health measures.He said the affected churches would only be allowed to congregate after meeting the prescribed health measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.“To increase and strengthen compliance to Covid-19 preventive measures the council has stepped up inspection of public places such as churches, markets, shops and […]
4 churches in Kapiri Mposhi closed for ‘sinning’ against Covid-19
