Over one-third of Arkansas residents that attended a church service in March have tested positive for the new coronavirus, according to a study published by the CDC.
The CDC began the study after the Arkansas Department of Health reported the first two cases of the coronavirus in a rural community with a population of approximately 25,000. The two cases were identified as the pastor at a local church and his wife, both of whom tested positive for COVID-19 on March 16.
"During March 6–8, church A hosted a 3-day children's event which consisted of two separate 1.5-hour indoor sessions and two, 1-hour indoor sessions during normal church services on March 8," the study notes."A separate Bible study event was held March 11; the pastor reported most attendees sat apart from one another in a large room at this event."
"This outbreak highlights the potential for widespread transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, both at group gatherings during church events and within the broader community," the study adds."These findings underscore the opportunity for faith-based organizations to prevent COVID-19 by following local authorities' guidance and the U.S. Government's Guidelines.
On May 7, 10 churches across Oregon sued Governor Kate Brown and asked a judge to rule that the state's social distancing measures infringe on their religious freedom.
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