Church Denies Throwing ‘COVID-19 Parties’ after Teen Congregant Dies from the Virus

A church in Fort Myers, Florida says the church did not host a party where a 17-year-old girl attended and later died of COVID-19.

“Over the past 24 hours, First Assembly of God of Fort Myers has been accused of hosting ‘COVID-19 parties.’ Nothing could be farther from the truth,” the church said in a statement according to the Christian Post. “First Assembly of God of Fort Myers is following all of the health protections and protocols recommended by the state and local government with regard to holding its church services.

“Let us be clear – media reports and postings accusing the church of ignoring protocols or actively engaging in behavior intended to expose our congregation to the virus are absolutely false and defamatory.”

The teenage girl, Carsyn Leigh Davis, died June 23 from COVID-19– about two weeks after she attended a church function.

The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner Department said in its report: “On June 10, the decedent attended a church function with 100 other children. She did not wear a mask. Social distancing was not followed.”

The church reportedly hosted a “party” on June 10. The church’s social media page advertised the event as a “release party” with a DJ, karaoke and basketball. The Facebook – has since been deleted from the church’s page.

Davis had previously battled cancer. On June 13, the teen complained…