It highlights the risks of allowing group events that can accelerate rapid spread of the virus.
By Zeeshan Aleem@ZeeshanAleem Updated May 24, 2020, 9:31pm EDT

A single church service in Frankfurt, Germany, held in early May appears to have led to at least 107 reported cases of coronavirus in the area, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

The outbreak highlights the risks that accompany easing lockdowns even in countries that have managed to control the spread of the virus relatively well. And it also serves as a reminder of the acute threat posed by “superspreader” events involving crowds, a pressing concern in the US as President Donald Trump encourages churches nationwide to reopen their doors to worshippers.

“This situation shows how important it is — especially during loosening of restrictions, which is now possible again — that we remain vigilant and do not become careless,” Kai Klose, health minister for Hesse (the state Frankfurt is in) said. “The virus is still there and wants to spread.”
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The striking feature of the event is how many people appear to have contracted the coronavirus at the same time — and all while the church worked to promote social distancing and hygiene.

The Baptist church had suspended services in March in accordance with government lockdown orders, but it resumed them after Germany loosened restrictions on May 1. The church reportedly followed government guidelines for services, which included reductions on the total number of people allowed in the church and a requirement of 1.5 meters (about five feet) between congregants.

But a service held on May 10 has resulted in more than 100 infections, and appears to be the source of at least 16 cases in the town of Hanau, 15 miles east of Frankfurt. The town has subsequently called off other religious gatherings in the area due to the risk of further spread.

The Frankfurt case is a reminder of the risks of crowds in enclosed spaces
The community spread in Frankfurt is notable because it shows how easily increases in Covid-19 cases can occur even in countries with relatively manageable overall case numbers. Germany flattened the curve of new infections fairly quickly and has a low fatality rate compared to its neighbors in Europe. But since relaxing its lockdown in May, the number of cases has risen, raising questions of how to strike the right balance between public safety and social and economic needs to keep the country running.

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Church is spreading Corona Virus instead of spreading the gospel. Jehovah is truly in trouble

OtemAtum:
Church is spreading Corona Virus instead of spreading the gospel. Jehovah is truly in trouble

LOL �

Here's hoping the opening of house of worships in the US will not cause a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

Kobojunkie:
Here's hoping the opening of house of worships in the US will not cause a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

If they follow the guidelines for face-masks and spacing Trump’s gamble will pay off. But in the US the people who hate the lockdown also hate following safety rules, so odds are that this will be a disaster.

Sometimes humans tend to behave foolishly and the foolishness will result to drastic incident.

They were reported to have followed the rules yet... What other options do they have than stop their religious gatherings? I hope we'll certainly get over this pandemic someday.

anwarajnr:
They were reported to have followed the rules yet... What other options do they have than stop their religious gatherings? I hope we'll certainly get over this pandemic someday.

So Coronavirus is to blame?

OtemAtum:
Church is spreading Corona Virus instead of spreading the gospel. Jehovah is truly in trouble

The church spreads a virus one way or another - covid-19 or superstition it's purpose is always to maintain and the spread that which is destructive.

Kobojunkie:
So Coronavirus is to blame?

I do not who to blame any longer.

anwarajnr:

I do not who to blame any longer.

anwarajnr:
They were reported to have followed the rules yet... What other options do they have than stop their religious gatherings? I hope we'll certainly get over this pandemic someday.

The rules the world was following at the beginning of the crisis were wrong. They didn’t recommend face-masks, etc because of the WHO’s reckless disinformation.

Seun:
The rules the world was following at the beginning of the crisis were wrong. They didn’t recommend face-masks or ventilation because of the WHO’s reckless disinformation.

You need to read this seun before you judge WHO's response to the pandemic https://www.nairaland.com/5873114/v-coronavirus-why-it-cant

Everyone is frustrated in one way or the other with this pandemic.