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Magufuli defies order to shut worship places, says coronavirus cannot survive in churches

During his recent announcement, President John Magufuli of Tanzania stated that his government wouldn't close down churches. Instead, the head of state termed worship centres as places where people could seek healing. Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) claiming over 15,000 lives, Magufuli called upon Tanzanian citizens not to be afraid of praising and seeking God's face in places of worship.

During a congregational address on Sunday, Magufuli termed Coronavirus outbreak as satanic, adding that there is no way it could thrive in 'Christ's Body,' referring to the church. "Corona cannot survive in the body of Christ; it will burn. That is exactly why I did not panic while taking the Holy Communion," stated President Magufuli.

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