Why a South Korean Church Was the Perfect Petri Dish for Coronavirus

Seoul had a technologically advanced, deep-pocketed plan to confront the infection. A giant congregation with rituals demanding mass human contact—and secrecy—punched a hole in the defenses.

Coronavirus live updates: US reports second death Seoul mayor sues South Korea church group

Health authorities in Washington say a man in his 70s died from the new coronavirus. It comes as the first case in Manhattan was confirmed.

How a South Korean Church Helped Spread the Coronavirus

The leader of an enigmatic church, accused by South Korean officials of spreading the coronavirus epidemic, apologized to the public. WSJ’s Dasl Yoon explains how the church’s secretive practices may have jeopardized containment efforts. Photo: Lee Moo Ryul/Newsis via AP

Founder of South Korea church at center of virus outbreak regrets 'great calamity'

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Coronavirus: South Korea church leader apologises for virus spread

COVID-19 gives Sunday church service a whole new meaning from Italy to Mongolia and beyond

Coronavirus: Church asks members to follow WHO CDC health recommendations

A statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on the coronavirus asks members to "be mindful of current circumstances and to be considerate of their health and that of others."

‘Elbow bumps’ instead of handshakes and avoiding holy water in church. How coronavirus is changing daily life in America

‘Let’s take the approach of an abundance of caution and hope for the best,’ one doctor said.

Louisville church group stuck in Israel amid coronavirus outbreak

A local church group cannot return home from a trip due to coronavirus concerns. Members of Evangel World Prayer Conference Center were supposed to return to the United States this morning after finishing their yearly trip to Israel, but the coronavirus outbreak has kept them in the country. The group's connecting flights were planned to go through Rome, but Israel will not allow flights in or out of Italy. As of March 3, the number of virus...

Two Life.Church pastors in self-imposed quarantine after possible exposure to coronavirus in Germany

Louisville church group stuck in Israel because of coronavirus blames United Airlines

The coronavirus is interrupting travel plans for people across the globe, as some countries won't even allow flights in or out. That's what stopped a Louisville church group in their tracks in Israel, leaving them stranded more than 6,000 miles from home. Members of the Evangel World Prayer Center travel with Pastor Dr. Bob Rodgers to Israel every year, but this time they don't know if they'll make it home when planned, due to the virus. "A lot...

Bethlehem church to close after suspected coronavirus cases: official

The church built on the Bethlehem site revered as the birthplace of Jesus is to temporarily close after a suspected outbreak of the coronavirus, a church official said Thursday. The Palestinian health ministry called for local churches, mosques and other institutions to close after a number of suspected cases at a hotel in the city of Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity ordered closed over coronavirus fears

Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity was ordered closed on Thursday due to co...

Church of Nativity in Bethlehem to close over coronavirus fears

A number of suspected cases were reported in a hotel in the city of Bethlehem, according to Palestinian health ministry.

Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem closed after suspected coronavirus case

Four cases have been detected staying at a hotel in Beit Jala near Bethlehem

Bethlehem’s storied Church of the Nativity closes amid coronavirus fears

The Palestinian Authority’s tourism ministry also announced that foreigners would be banned from West Bank hotels during the busy Easter season.

Bethlehem’s storied Nativity Church closes amid coronavirus fears

Built on the grotto where Christians believe Jesus was born, the church joins a list of prominent tourist and holy sites to shutter their doors in the wake of rising fears over the spread of coronavirus.

South Korea's approach to secretive church could backfire analyst says

A mysterious religious organization in South Korea is in the hot seat following the massive outbreak of the new strain of coronavirus in the country.

Bethlehem’s Nativity Church is closing indefinitely over coronavirus fears

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Palestinian officials announced Thursday the storied Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem was closing...

Catholic Church concerned about the high risk of coronavirus in Bangladesh

For bishops, the country’s poverty and large population are a source of major concern. “We have sent brochures to priests so that during their Sunday homily, they can explain to people how they can protect themselves,” says a health professional.