An East Bay church leader is urging faith leaders not to open their houses of worship against the advice of public health officials.
He says it's a matter of life and death and is recovering from COVID-19 himself. OAKLAND, Calif. - An East Bay church leader is urging other faith leaders not to reopen houses of worship against the advice of public health officials.
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death. He knows because he's recovering from COVID-19.
The pastor said fighting the coronavirus is one of the most difficult experiences of his life. "Sure, I miss going to the building," Clark said.