Gospel for Asia, Other NGOs Prep Public for Potential Coronavirus Pandemic
WILLS POINT, TX — Gospel for Asia VP Danny Yohannan encouraged Christians to leverage Lent to pray for the coronavirus crisis, and those suffering from its impact, and to prepare our hearts to help those in need around the world. In a press release featured on Fox News, Yohannan said: “Our world today desperately needs God’s intervention and grace.”This has been true throughout all of recorded history, but never has it been so true as it is now in 2020 AD.Amidst a world in economic and political turmoil, a world where people are desperately seeking hope and peace, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that “The world must prepare for a potential coronavirus pandemic.”
Since the outbreak was initially reported two months ago, more than 80,000 cases have been confirmed in 36 different countries. As of February 25, more than 2,600 people have died after contracting the virus. The WHO says the risk of the disease spreading is high worldwide.
More than 900 new cases were reported in the most recent 24 hour reporting period, along with 71 more deaths. Four more WHO Member States — Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iraq, and Oman — reported their first cases during the same time frame.
The spread of the virus has already begun to adversely impact stock markets, travel and tourism, supply chains, and trust in governments. Businesses, churches, and sporting events have closed or canceled services and events. The International Olympic Committee is already considering canceling or delaying the July Tokyo Olympics.
Each of these issues can impact individual people’s ability to obtain food and essential services, while the disease itself threatens their very lives.
Those most in danger are those with other ailments (especially malnutrition) and those who live in places where healthcare systems are weak. This includes those systems that lack adequate and/or accessible healthcare facilities. Entire continents and subcontinents could be faced with epidemics of biblical proportions.
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