More coronavirus cases have been tied to two Mother’s Day church services in Mendocino and Butte counties, officials announced this week.
More coronavirus infections have been tied to two Mother’s Day church services in Mendocino and Butte counties, officials announced this week.amid mounting pressure to allow in-person religious services both from protesters and President Trump, who is demanding that governors take action immediately.the May 10 service
That person’s spouse then disclosed the couple’s affiliation with the church on Facebook. Because of the social media share, officials were allowed to release the church’s name to the public and advise congregants to obtain testing, Dr. Noemi Doohan, Mendocino County public health officer, said Friday at a news conference.
The new infections brought the number of coronavirus cases in Mendocino County from 15 to 21. Two people were hospitalized. In Butte County, two coronavirus cases are now believed to be linked to a May 10 church service that wasThe pastor, Mike Jacobsen of Palermo Bible Family Church,about his decision to hold the service, saying he would “never with knowledge put anyone in harms way.”
After Butte County experienced many weeks with no coronavirus hospitalizations, five people were hospitalized in the past two days, Miller said Friday.
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