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CDC Rushes Out Pandemic Guidance For Religious Worship After Surprise Trump Announcement
• https://www.zerohedge.com by Tyler Durden"Gathering together for worship is at the heart of many faith traditions," reads a statement from the CDC.
"Because there are several published reports of COVID-19 outbreaks sparked by large gatherings, both non-religious and religious in nature, the recommendations released today will help guide faith communities while respecting their fundamental right to gather for worship."
Recommendations include;
Encouraging staff and congregants to wash their hands with soap and water
Providing hand sanitizer
No-touch trash cans
Encouraging the use of cloth masks
"Suspending or at least decreasing use of a choir/musical ensembles and congregant singing, chanting, or reciting during services,"
Daily disinfection
Social distancing
Limiting the sharing of objects such as books and hymnals
Identify an area to quarantine people with COVID-19 symptoms
If someone in a congregation is diagnosed with COVID-19, perform contact tracing and inform anyone with exposure to the person to stay home and self-monitor
Close off any area used by a sick person and do not use until it has been disinfected - which should be performed at least 24 hours later.
Designate a staff member to handle COVID-19 concerns