COVID-19 is a a major international health scare - and, even though it hasn't been detected Belize yet, tonight, the Catholic Diocese of Belize and Belmopan has announced heavy precautions to limit the potential spread of COVID 19.
A facebook post with the letterhead of the Roman Catholic Chancery Office and bearing the signature of Lawrence Sydney Nicasio outlines some quite austere temporary directives to take place immediately.
First, it says, quote, "I ask you to stay home if you have symptoms of illness. The Lord will understand you missing mass due to illness
Distribution of the precious blood from the chalice is suspended until further notice.
The sign of peace is temporarily suspended.
The holding of hands during the mass is discouraged
Communion in the hand is very much urged at this time
No Holy water will be provided for use in public spaces." End quote.
The release adds that the diocese will be monitoring developments to modify or remove these directives.
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