The Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, has received shot of COVID-19 vaccine.
Ashimolowo shared photos of his vaccination on social media on Sunday.
“I have taken the vaccination today. Very simple and quick. I encourage all BAME (Black, Asian and ethnic minority community) to take the vaccination. Save lives. Stay Safe. Protect yourselves. We need to do this. Let’s go,” the UK-based Nigerian pastor captioned some photos of his vaccination in a Facebook post.
TheNewsGuru reports that there have been many conspiracy theories churned out especially on the social media about the safety of the vaccines. Some have also on whether Christians or Blacks should take the vaccines or not.
However, in a statement, the church said, “COVID-19 vaccination reduces your risks of severe infection and the need for admission to Intensive Care Unit.
“Evidence is becoming available that vaccination will prevent transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
“The known benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations outweigh the known and potential risks.
“The vaccines do not cause COVID-19 because they do not contain the Coronavirus.
“Taking the vaccine will protect you and other people, especially those that are at significant risk of severe infection.”