GEORGE NEWS - George Mayor Leon van Wyk has called on local religious organisations to observe an official Covid-19 time of prayer on Saturday 14 August at 15:00.

Van Wyk said the alarming rate of increased infections and deaths had an immense impact on citizens of George, including many working at the municipality.

More than 2 500 active Covid-19 cases have been reported in George in the past week or two.

"We are calling on faith-based organisations in the George municipal area to support a time of prayer of 30 to 40 minutes on the above date and time, with each denomination making its own arrangements in this regard, observing strict Covid-19 protocol in whichever format they choose to observe this," said Van Wyk.

"We ask that they pray for recovery of those who are ill, the safety of our citizens and medical and front line personnel, as well as in remembrance of those who have already lost their lives and for the people they have left behind."

Religious organisations that intend observing such a time are requested to communicate their participation and arrangements through their own communication channels and platforms to their congregants and community.

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