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Coronavirus: Fonts to be drained and sign of peace suspended in Catholic churches as part of precautions
HOLY water fonts will be drained and the sign of peace suspended in Catholic churches in a bid to battle the spread of the coronavirus.
By Claire Simpson
Coronavirus: Catholic Church drains holy water fonts and suspends sign of peace
The Catholic Church has issued advice to priests and those attending Mass across Ireland following the first case of coronavirus to be detected.
Mass goers urged to 'use good sense' over sign of peace during flu season
MASS goers in parishes across several dioceses are being asked to "use good sense" when offering the sign of peace as the winter flu season approaches.
By By Mairead Holland
Sign of peace suspended in Down and Connor diocese during flu season
THE sign of peace was suspended at Masses in the Diocese of Down and Connor at the weekend as part of efforts to stop the spread of flu.
By Claire Simpson