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An Alabama pastor says more than 40 people have been infected with the coronavirus after attending a multi-day revival event at his Baptist church. July 27, 2020 12:35 PM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article STRAWBERRY, Ala. – More than 40 people became infected with the …
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