A Florida man's last wish before dying of COVID-19 was to get the vaccine. To honor his memory, his family is turning his funeral into a vaccine and testing event to protect the community against the deadly virus.
Marquis Davis, a 28-year-old business owner and father, died on July 26 from COVID-19.A Florida man's last wish before dying of COVID-19 was to get the vaccine. To honor his memory, his family is turning his funeral into a vaccine and testing event to protect the community against the deadly virus.
She said he started to feel ill in late July and tested positive for the virus the following day. He quarantined at home but got progressively worse. Charnese Davis said their church, Faith Temple Christian Center in Rockledge, approached her about offering the vaccine and COVID-19 testing at his wake and memorial. She was immediately on board.
The church is partnering with the state to offer the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. COVID-19 testing will also be available at the event.The Faith Temple Christian Center is sponsoring a vaccination event at the Rockledge, Fla., church in memory of Marquis Davis, who died of COVID-19.
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