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Elderly patients await treatment. We would love to provide them with face masks. |
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Another month has passed dealing with COVID-19 worldwide. I recently got a report from our friends Pastor Codo and Bunie who have a church in Plaine-du-Nord, and also operate Salt & Light Ministries. It's encouraging to know that they realize the U.S. is struggling along with the rest of the world, and that they pray for us. Here is their news:
We have been in prayer for you in the States and for the world. The following is how things are in Haiti. There has been no church for 4 weeks. We have a church Whatsapp network to stay connected with the church people. There is no flight from outside except MFI (a missionary flight service). Schools have been closed since the end of February. Many people stay home. Government officials in Cape Haitian have just released an announcement regarding new decisions to close the northern part of Haiti from the rest of the country beginning this coming Tuesday. Only hygiene and food products are allowed to be sold in the open air market on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
There is a curfew every night from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am.The problem is that Haiti was not ready for that sudden change in our daily life. There are still a lot of people on the streets, because we live day by day. Our government is so poor, they can't provide with the people goods and some hygiene items and masks. Stores are opened but food is expensive because they can't renew the stock. They are like a black market.
There are less than 57 cases here up to today and 3 deaths. (Note: Current information as of this writing indicate there are 81 cases and 8 fatalities.) We really do not know how many people are being infected with the virus since lab testing is only available in Port-au-Prince. Many will die with starvation, not with the Corona virus.
Please let our friends know that we are praying for them. We really do not know what the Lord is teaching the world. The virus is changing everything. It is the right time for the world leaders to turn to God for wisdom. He is the Creator of His world.
Keep looking up; our redemption draws near.
Pastor Codo, Bunie and Salt and Light
It is encouraging and humbling to know that our friends in this poor country, who themselves struggle, are also praying for us.
Pastor Codo mentions the need for masks. Haiti Cheri is collecting masks, which could be commercial or home made, so that we can distribute them through our clinic. Many people are making masks these days, and we would be honored if you could spare us some. Please reply to this email if you are able to help, and we'll let you know where they can be sent.
Please keep praying for each other, and also for our friends in Haiti.
Blessings to all,
Dan Merrefield
for the Haiti Cheri Team
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