Coronavirus: Italy's priests told to take steps at mass to stop spread

Advice includes avoiding placing holy communion wafers directly on tongues

Mass. health lab given approval to test for coronavirus

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given approval to the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory to begin testing patients for COVID-19, the state health department announced Friday. The approval means any clinicians who have patients they think may have symptoms consistent with COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, can contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to discuss their patients and receive authorization to...

Mass. voters say they are worried about the coronavirus Suffolk/Globe poll finds

A large majority of Massachusetts residents are worried about the coronavirus becoming a pandemic in the US, according to a poll released by Suffolk University, the Boston Globe, and WBZ-TV.

Coronavirus leads Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to make changes to mass

Coronavirus leads Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to make changes to mass

Israeli voters quarantined as coronavirus precaution get sterile polling booths

Fear of Coronavirus Leaves the Faithful Without Mass in Italy’s North

Diocese of Manchester not making any changes to Mass yet in response to coronavirus concerns

First coronavirus case confirmed in N.H.; Mass. reports its second

Coronavirus caution: Cleveland Catholic Diocese urges church-goers to take new measures at mass; Beachwood schools cancel trip to Italy

The UK prepares to create no-gone zones and ban mass public gatherings as it gets ready for a major coronavirus outbreak within weeks

Pope Francis Tested for Coronavirus Days After Coughing and Blowing His Nose During Mass

The pontiff was unable to attend a Lent retreat near Rome with senior Vatican officials.

Norfolk County woman who tested positive for coronavirus is second Mass. case

Massachusetts reported its second case of coronavirus Monday and New Hampshire its first, while Rhode Island officials said one of the two people in that state with the illness had attended high school for more than three days after returning from a European trip.

Coronavirus: Chaldean Patriarchate cancels Sunday Mass in Baghdad

Weddings and funerals are also suspended until further notice. Weekday Masses will continue as fewer people attend them. The faithful are asked to sit in church and not shake hands. For priest in the capital, measures are designed to contain the contagion. Card Sako offers a “special prayer” to God the Father and Mary.

Coronavirus triggers closures mass quarantines for New York Jewish community

Three Jewish day schools and an Orthodox synagogue have temporarily closed due to coronavirus concerns.

Voters in Four Big Super Tuesday States Cite Coronavirus as Factor: Edison Research

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Mass. Senate approves nearly $2 million for coronavirus testing Triple E awareness in mid-year spending bill

The funding was part of the Massachusetts Senate's $123 million supplemental budget.

Pope Francis may lead Mass in Jakarta during September visit to Indonesia

His visit, if it happens, would mark the third time a Catholic pope has come to Indonesia. 

Coronavirus leads Chicago-area Catholic churches to change Mass practices

CHICAGO - As hospitals, schools and businesses prepare to deal with the spread of coronavirus, the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago released guidelines for parishioners concerned about the potential spread of the disease. Effective immediately, all priests, deacons, altar servers and ministers in parishes in the archdiocese must wash their hands before the beginning of Mass. Those distributing ...

Baker Wants Mass. Schools To Cancel Trips Abroad Due To Coronavirus Fears

Gov. Charlie Baker asked colleges and high schools to cancel international school trips due to coronavirus risks Wednesday morning during a news conference. Baker also reminded Massachusetts residents that coronavirus risk in the state is still low.

How would Israel handle a mass outbreak of Coronavirus?

Baker administration says coronavirus test kits are coming to Mass. but many questions remain

Lawmakers grilled Baker administration officials on coronavirus preparedness at a hearing on Beacon Hill Wednesday.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette offers changes for Mass with threat of coronavirus

"As shepherd of our Diocese, I remind you of the teaching of the Catechism that is not sinful to miss Mass when one is sick," Deshotel said.

Coronavirus outbreak spells doom for mass protests across the globe

The report by CSIS gives stark facts of protests in the last decade and says that the coronavirus outbreak has muted some major protests

Ireland to ban mass gatherings if coronavirus outbreak worsens

People in the Republic of Ireland will be banned from attending funerals and bringing their children to crèches under the Government's worst case scenario plans to tackle the coronavirus.

Less than half of voters say the U.S. is prepared for coronavirus new survey finds

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Interactive Brokers founder: Trading and account openings surge in coronavirus 'mass hysteria'

Thomas Peterffy believes the reaction to the coronavirus outbreak has gone too far because he doesn't think it's that dangerous for younger people.

Poll: Concern over coronavirus rises among voters

A new Hill/HarrisX poll finds more voters than a month ago believe the coronavirus will impact their personal lives as the disease continues to spread across the globe.Forty-six percent of registered voters in this week's survey said they believe the coronavirus will personally impact their lives, while 54 percent said it will not.By comparison, just 34 percent of voters were concerned about that personal impact just a month ago, and 66...

Coronavirus Concerns And Voting: Miami-Dade Broward Election Officials Prepared To Protect Voters Workers

Florida elections officials are watching the spread of the coronavirus in our state ahead of the Presidential Preference Primary on March 17 in order to make sure fears about the virus don’t disrupt Election Day. Katie Johnston reports.