God of all wisdom, we pray for wisdom for our leaders – the Prime Minister and the state governments who are guiding us in the fight against the coronavirus.

We pray for protection for the health and food workers on the frontlines, and for effectiveness in their care for the sick.

We ask for accuracy and sensitivity in newspapers, TV, radio and online.

We pray for the business owners who so suddenly had to close down, and for the workers who have lost their jobs, and we ask that the economic relief packages be rolled out quickly.

We pray for restraint when people feel angry and impatient. Lord please assist your churches to reach out into the community with your love and grace, and for people to respond.

Loving Father, we pray for those who have tested positive to the virus. May each one have the hope and peace that only you can give. Open their hearts to receive you, and we pray that no one must endure a painful and fearful death. Protect the vulnerable, and be with anyone who is struggling with the isolation, cut off in loneliness or depression.