Coronavirus: Archdiocese of Cincinnati gives guidance for virus concerns

A Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in downtown Cincinnati to celebrate the election of Pope Francis in a 2013 file photo. Behind the altar, a mosaic in Latin says “Et Petrus quidem servabatur in carcere vinctus catenis,” which translates, “And Peter was kept in prison, bound in chains.” KAREEM ELGAZZAR / WCPO-TV

A Roman Catholic Mass is celebrated at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral in downtown Cincinnati to celebrate the election of Pope Francis in a 2013 file photo. Behind the altar, a mosaic in Latin says “Et Petrus quidem servabatur in carcere vinctus catenis,” which translates, “And Peter was kept in prison, bound in chains.” KAREEM ELGAZZAR / WCPO-TV

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati released a statement regarding concerns of the coronavirus.

According to the release, Catholics in the Archdiocese are dispensed from their Sunday Mass obligations for the next three weekends.

They also announced restrictions in holding hands and exchange of the sign of peace.

The Archdiocese asks that those who are sick or at risk should not attend Mass and remain at home.

They will be live streaming services on the archdiocesan website Saturday at 4:30 and Sunday at 8:30, 11:00 and 6:00 p.m.

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