Earlier this month, the head of the Catholic church tested negative for coronavirus and he made the plea to his clergy during a livestreamed mass from within the Vatican.
The Italian Bishops' Conference also said it would comply with the Italian government's request to suspend civil and religious ceremonies throughout the country, also until 3 April.
In a statement the CEI said that even though the measures would mean"suffering and hardship for pastors, priests and the faithful" they were necessary because of the importance"to contribute to safeguarding public health at this time," the Catholic News Agency reported. On Tuesday, British Airways canceled all its flights to and from Italy, with the country's deputy economy minister Laura Castelli telling Radio Anch'io that mortgage payments would also be suspended to ease financial pressure on households, the BBC reported., illustrates the spread of COVID-19 across the world as of March 10.Statista/Johns Hopkins UniversityClean hands frequently with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
Wash hands after coughing or sneezing; when caring for the sick; before; during and after food preparation; before eating; after using the toilet; when hands are visibly dirty; and after handlings animals or waste.Avoid touching your hands, nose and mouth. Do not spit in public. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or bent elbow when coughing or sneezing. Discard the tissue immediately and clean your hands.If you feel unwell seek medical care early and call local health authorities in advance.Mask usageWear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.Do not touch the mask while wearing it. Clean hands if you touch the mask.Do not reuse single-use masks.
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