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The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) is calling on all Christians to pray for the world, in the phase of the CONVID 19 pandemic, which continues to make people all over the globe, restless.

“God has assured us that if we call on Him in prayer He will hear us and heal our land” the Council reminded all Christians in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Rev Dr Cyril Fayose, General Secretary of the CCG.

It said as part of the fasting and prayer in the Lent season, Christians should pray for the deliverance of the world from the deadly virus.

The council called for prayer for all Presidents of nations as they needed to take important decisions at this crucial time.

It also called for prayer for all health workers all over the world for wisdom and God’s protection as they work on those affected by the virus and find solution to it.

It asked for prayer for the healing of those who have been affected by the virus across the world, as well as for the entire world so that God would take away “this virus from the world and save it from collapse.

Meanwhile, the Council has cautioned Ghanaians against sending wrong information on social media to cause fear and panic among the citizenry.

It also urged people to verify any information before putting it on social media in order not to spread rumors that might impede the work of health workers.

“We plead with the media to be circumspect in their reportage on the updates on COVID-19 and be sure that any information put in the public space has been verified from the Ministry of Health” the CCG said.

The Council also called on Ghanaians to continue to remain calm and composed whilst taking serious precautions to avoid the spread of the virus.

“The Christian Council of Ghana assures all Ghanaians that we will continue to pray for the peace and prosperity of the nation and be guided by the principles of the Holy Bible”.