Church leaders commit to COVID-19 challenge

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Church leaders commit to COVID-19 challenge

The Minister of Health & Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton says he has received a firm commitment from church leaders to continuously play their part in combating the COVID-19 challenge. The affirmation came out of a second meeting held...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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