BEVERLY HILLS, August 23, (THEWILL) – The Chairman, Adamawa Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bishop Stephen Mamza, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Mamza, who presides over St Theresa Cathedral in Jimeta is the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yola. He disclosed his COVID-19 status in a statement on Sunday. He has subsequently gone into isolation and commenced treatment
The Catholic Bishop, who is also a member of the Adamawa State COVID-19 Containment Committee, advised everyone to ascertain their coronavirus status and adhere to all indicated precautions.
“One lesson that I want people to appreciate and understand is that everybody has to make himself available for testing if need be,” he said.
He added that COVID-19 is not a death sentence and urged people to pray for him and all others undergoing treatment.
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